US Bridges

Co. HWY 21 over Beaver Dam Creek

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · 3 Miles S Coffee Spgs · Structure no. 007875

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. HWY 21 over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. HWY 21 over Beaver Dam Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. HWY 21
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location3 Miles S Coffee Spgs
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.12826, -85.92792
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2024)
Projected traffic140 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$575,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. HWY 21 over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. HWY 21 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Co. HWY 21 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Co. HWY 21 over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Co. HWY 21 over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.