US Bridges

County Road 463 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 0.2 Miles South of CO 45 · Structure no. 015364

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 463 over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 463 over Beaver Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 463
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.2 Miles South of CO 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.03258, -87.89958
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic30 (2001)
Projected traffic59 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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$321,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 463 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 463 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 County Road 463 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is County Road 463 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 463 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.