US Bridges

Sunrise Drive over Beavers Creek Tributary

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1000 NW Al 79 (pinson) · Structure no. 013709

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
253
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunrise Drive over Beavers Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Sunrise Drive over Beavers Creek Tributary in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 253 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSunrise Drive
CrossesBeavers Creek Tributary
Location1000 NW Al 79 (pinson)
RouteCounty Highway 287
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.6823, -86.69312
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.6 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$439,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunrise Drive over Beavers Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunrise Drive over Beavers Creek Tributary 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sunrise Drive over Beavers Creek Tributary carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sunrise Drive over Beavers Creek Tributary?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sunrise Drive over Beavers Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.