US Bridges

Road over Beaver Creek

Good

Henry County, Alabama · R.C. Br Cul. on Pd RD 67 · Structure no. 014477

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Road over Beaver Creek in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationR.C. Br Cul. on Pd RD 67
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.69673, -85.36635
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 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 traffic26 (2021)
Projected traffic31 by 2041
Trucks0%
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$492,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Road over Beaver Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Road over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Road over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.