US Bridges

Pulaski Pike over Beaver Dam Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 100 Ft N JCT CO RD 075 · Structure no. 001510

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,303
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pulaski Pike over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pulaski Pike over Beaver Dam Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 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 6,303 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,568 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPulaski Pike
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location100 Ft N JCT CO RD 075
RouteCounty Highway 280
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.86111, -86.64266
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,303 (2001)
Projected traffic7,568 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$518,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pulaski Pike over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pulaski Pike over 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 September 2023.

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

About 6,303 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pulaski Pike over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pulaski Pike over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.