US Bridges

Mt Hebron RD over Beaver Creek Relief

Fair

Lamar County, Alabama · .5 Mi. N. Crews · Structure no. 015355

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Hebron RD over Beaver Creek Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Mt Hebron RD over Beaver Creek Relief in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2032. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMt Hebron RD
CrossesBeaver Creek Relief
Location.5 Mi. N. Crews
RouteCounty Highway 77
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.91821, -88.07937
Functional classRural Minor 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
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (1995)
Projected traffic120 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Hebron RD over Beaver Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Hebron RD over Beaver Creek Relief 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 Mt Hebron RD over Beaver Creek Relief carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt Hebron RD over Beaver Creek Relief?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Hebron RD over Beaver Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.