US Bridges

Al 605 over Beaver Creek

Good

Houston County, Alabama · .25 Mi.S Flowers Chpl RD · Structure no. 020003

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,260
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 605 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 605 over Beaver Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 10,260 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,519 by 2033. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesAl 605
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location.25 Mi.S Flowers Chpl RD
RouteState Highway 605
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.21753, -85.48654
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,260 (2013)
Projected traffic12,519 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 605 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 605 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 2023.

How much traffic does Al 605 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 10,260 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Al 605 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Al 605 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.