US Bridges

Willie Raley RD over Beaver Creek

PoorPosted for load

Houston County, Alabama · CO RD 22 to CO RD 44 · Structure no. 015077

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
105 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
95
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willie Raley RD over Beaver Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Willie Raley RD over Beaver Creek in Houston 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2033. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWillie Raley RD
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationCO RD 22 to CO RD 44
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.30786, -85.27309
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (1992)
Projected traffic110 by 2033
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$798,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willie Raley RD over Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is Willie Raley RD over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Willie Raley RD over Beaver Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Willie Raley RD over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Willie Raley RD over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.