Monroe RD over Beaver Dam Creek
FairPosted for loadMadison County, Alabama · 1.5 MI W US HWY 431 · Structure no. 006347
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 238 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,724
- 2002 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Monroe RD over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Monroe RD over Beaver Dam Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,724 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,068 by 2040. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Monroe RD over Beaver Dam Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Monroe 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Monroe RD over Beaver Dam Creek carry?
About 1,724 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Monroe RD over Beaver Dam Creek?
The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Monroe RD over Beaver Dam Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.