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County Road NO75 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Henry County, Alabama · Rc Precast Br. on FAS 23 · Structure no. 015076

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
352
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road NO75 over Beaver Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road NO75 over Beaver Creek in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 352 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 422 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road NO75
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationRc Precast Br. on FAS 23
RouteCounty Highway 75
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.69625, -85.36236
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic352 (2021)
Projected traffic422 by 2041
Trucks13%
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$897,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road NO75 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road NO75 over Beaver 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road NO75 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 352 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is County Road NO75 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road NO75 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.