US Bridges

HWY #65 over Beaver Dam Creek

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · 4 Mi. SW of Coffee Spgs · Structure no. 006334

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
265
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY #65 over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying HWY #65 over Beaver Dam Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 265 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 392 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY #65
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location4 Mi. SW of Coffee Spgs
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.11065, -85.94533
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2024)
Projected traffic392 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$353,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY #65 over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY #65 over Beaver Dam Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does HWY #65 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY #65 over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns HWY #65 over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.