US Bridges

Mt Lebanon RD over Beaver Dam Creek

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Alabama · 0.5 MI CO RD 157 · Structure no. 007125

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
903
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Lebanon RD over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mt Lebanon RD over Beaver Dam Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 903 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,083 by 2035. 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).

CarriesMt Lebanon RD
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location0.5 MI CO RD 157
RouteCounty Highway 116
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.87393, -86.60697
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic903 (2001)
Projected traffic1,083 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Lebanon RD over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Lebanon 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mt Lebanon RD over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 903 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt Lebanon 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 Mt Lebanon RD over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.