Bethsaida RD over Horseshoe Creek
PoorPosted for loadMarshall County, Alabama · 2900 Ft SE Al HWY 168 · Structure no. 016646
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bethsaida RD over Horseshoe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethsaida RD over Horseshoe Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bethsaida RD over Horseshoe Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bethsaida RD over Horseshoe Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Bethsaida RD over Horseshoe Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Bethsaida RD over Horseshoe Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Bethsaida RD over Horseshoe Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.