US Bridges

Frye Road over Beaver Creek

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 2 Miles NW of Guin · Structure no. 008489

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
305
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frye Road over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Frye Road over Beaver Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 125 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 305 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 598 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFrye Road
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2 Miles NW of Guin
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.99117, -87.93083
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2001)
Projected traffic598 by 2035
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$462,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frye Road over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Frye Road 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Frye Road over Beaver Creek carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Frye Road over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Frye Road over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.