US Bridges

Beaver Creek RD over Branch

Fair

Lamar County, Alabama · 1.8 Mi. N.E. Vernon · Structure no. 007584

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Creek RD over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Beaver Creek RD over Branch in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 728 by 2036. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBeaver Creek RD
CrossesBranch
Location1.8 Mi. N.E. Vernon
RouteCounty Highway 29
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.7842, -88.0991
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2016)
Projected traffic728 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$441,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver Creek RD over Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Creek RD over Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Beaver Creek RD over Branch carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Creek RD over Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Beaver Creek RD over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.