CO Rt No 73 over Beaver Creek
FairMarengo County, Alabama · 2.44 MI N CO Rt 30 · Structure no. 010387
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 1988 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt No 73 over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt No 73 over Beaver Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt No 73 over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt No 73 over Beaver 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does CO Rt No 73 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt No 73 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt No 73 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.