US Bridges

Co. Hwy. 40 over Beaverdam Creek Branch

Fair

Geneva County, Alabama · Coffee Springs · Structure no. 017485

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Hwy. 40 over Beaverdam Creek Branch is a steel culvert carrying Co. Hwy. 40 over Beaverdam Creek Branch in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 6 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCo. Hwy. 40
CrossesBeaverdam Creek Branch
LocationCoffee Springs
RouteCounty Highway 40
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.16562, -85.91516
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic500 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$726,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Hwy. 40 over Beaverdam Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Hwy. 40 over Beaverdam Creek Branch 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. 40 over Beaverdam Creek Branch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. Hwy. 40 over Beaverdam Creek Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Co. Hwy. 40 over Beaverdam Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.