US Bridges

CO Rt 480 over Brh Little Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Marengo County, Alabama · 1.0 MI NW Al 43 · Structure no. 020570

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 480 over Brh Little Beaver Creek is a steel other carrying CO Rt 480 over Brh Little Beaver Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 9 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 480
CrossesBrh Little Beaver Creek
Location1.0 MI NW Al 43
RouteCounty Highway 480
CountyMarengo County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.17331, -87.79739
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating12.2 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width9 ft (2.8 m)
Roadway width9 ft (2.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2011)
Projected traffic35 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$211,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 480 over Brh Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 480 over Brh Little 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 480 over Brh Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CO Rt 480 over Brh Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 9 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 480 over Brh Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.