US Bridges

Old HWY 20 over Beaverdam Creek

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · 1.1 MI E Gbrier Pkwy · Structure no. 021570

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,659
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 20 over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 20 over Beaverdam Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,659 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,500 by 2043. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesOld HWY 20
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location1.1 MI E Gbrier Pkwy
RouteCity Street 1382
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.66998, -86.82292
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,659 (2023)
Projected traffic15,500 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$5.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 20 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 20 over Beaverdam Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old HWY 20 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 4,659 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 20 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 20 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.