Mccormack RD over Beckham CR
PoorPosted for loadLimestone County, Alabama · SEC31 T3S R5W · Structure no. 005216
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mccormack RD over Beckham CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mccormack RD over Beckham CR in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2034. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mccormack RD over Beckham CR built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mccormack RD over Beckham CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Mccormack RD over Beckham CR carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Mccormack RD over Beckham CR?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Mccormack RD over Beckham CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.