US Bridges

Pulaski Pike over W Fork Beaver Dam Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.25 MI East CO RD 1110 · Structure no. 001212

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,050
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pulaski Pike over W Fork Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pulaski Pike over W Fork Beaver Dam Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,218 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPulaski Pike
CrossesW Fork Beaver Dam Creek
Location0.25 MI East CO RD 1110
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.90356, -86.69063
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (1992)
Projected traffic3,218 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$322,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pulaski Pike over W Fork Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pulaski Pike over W Fork Beaver Dam 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pulaski Pike over W Fork Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pulaski Pike over W Fork Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pulaski Pike over W Fork Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.