St. John Drive over Beavers Creek
FairJefferson County, Alabama · 500 W Al 75 Pinson · Structure no. 010725
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 50 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 453
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
St. John Drive over Beavers Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying St. John Drive over Beavers Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 453 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was St. John Drive over Beavers Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is St. John Drive over Beavers 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does St. John Drive over Beavers Creek carry?
About 453 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is St. John Drive over Beavers Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns St. John Drive over Beavers Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.