US Bridges

N. Beverlye Road over Wise Branch

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. US 84 · Structure no. 010944

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,325
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Beverlye Road over Wise Branch is a concrete culvert carrying N. Beverlye Road over Wise Branch in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,325 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,720 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Beverlye Road
CrossesWise Branch
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. US 84
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.21391, -85.35183
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,325 (2003)
Projected traffic1,720 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$427,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Beverlye Road over Wise Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Beverlye Road over Wise 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does N. Beverlye Road over Wise Branch carry?

About 1,325 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N. Beverlye Road over Wise Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N. Beverlye Road over Wise Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.