US Bridges

Honeysuckle Road over Beaver Creek

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · 1.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR 52 · Structure no. 010293

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,800
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Honeysuckle Road over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Honeysuckle Road over Beaver Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 12,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,489 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHoneysuckle Road
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR 52
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.21492, -85.43527
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,800 (2003)
Projected traffic18,489 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Honeysuckle Road over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Honeysuckle Road 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Honeysuckle Road over Beaver Creek carry?

About 12,800 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Honeysuckle Road over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Honeysuckle Road over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.