US Bridges

Opp Reynolds RD over Beaver Dam Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 1.8 MI W JCT CO RD 260 · Structure no. 003326

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
733
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Opp Reynolds RD over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete slab carrying Opp Reynolds RD over Beaver Dam Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 733 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 885 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOpp Reynolds RD
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location1.8 MI W JCT CO RD 260
RouteCounty Highway 101
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.91824, -86.70234
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic733 (2002)
Projected traffic885 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$365,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Opp Reynolds RD over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Opp Reynolds RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Opp Reynolds RD over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 733 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Opp Reynolds RD over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Opp Reynolds RD over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.