US Bridges

County Road 75 over Beaver Dam Creek

FairPosted for load

Geneva County, Alabama · 1 MI N of Coffee Springs · Structure no. 013500

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
315
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 75 over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 75 over Beaver Dam Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 315 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 75
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location1 MI N of Coffee Springs
RouteCounty Highway 75
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.17439, -85.90536
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2024)
Projected traffic405 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$627,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 75 over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is County Road 75 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 County Road 75 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 75 over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 75 over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.