US Bridges

Western Front RD over Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Lamar County, Alabama · 3.2 Mi. N.E. Beaverton · Structure no. 014811

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Western Front RD over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Western Front RD over Beaver Creek in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2036. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesWestern Front RD
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location3.2 Mi. N.E. Beaverton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLamar County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.95554, -87.97164
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating24.9 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2016)
Projected traffic30 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$320,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Western Front RD over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Western Front RD over Beaver 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Western Front RD over Beaver Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Western Front RD over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Western Front RD over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.