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Fortner Sreet over Beaver Creek

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Houston County, Alabama · Circle to Pilgram Rest Ch · Structure no. 020224

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fortner Sreet over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fortner Sreet over Beaver Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,799 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFortner Sreet
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationCircle to Pilgram Rest Ch
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.2114, -85.4312
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2003)
Projected traffic1,799 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fortner Sreet over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fortner Sreet 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Fortner Sreet over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fortner Sreet over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Fortner Sreet over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.