US Bridges

CO RD 45 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Lowndes County, Alabama · 2.5 MI NW of Ft Deposit · Structure no. 012796

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 45 over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 45 over Beaver Creek in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesCO RD 45
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.5 MI NW of Ft Deposit
RouteCounty Highway 45
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.0132, -86.61892
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2003)
Projected traffic730 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$363,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 45 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 45 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 CO RD 45 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 45 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 45 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.