US Bridges

Swancott RD over Beaverdam CR

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC15 T5S R3W · Structure no. 015228

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swancott RD over Beaverdam CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Swancott RD over Beaverdam CR in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 920 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2034. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSwancott RD
CrossesBeaverdam CR
LocationSEC15 T5S R3W
RouteCounty Highway 115
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.60734, -86.84301
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2014)
Projected traffic1,360 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Swancott RD over Beaverdam CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swancott RD over Beaverdam CR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Swancott RD over Beaverdam CR carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Swancott RD over Beaverdam CR?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Swancott RD over Beaverdam CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.