US Bridges

County Route 1 over Beaver Dam Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Alabama · 2 Mi. S. Mineolo · Structure no. 009311

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 1 over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Route 1 over Beaver Dam Creek in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 1
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location2 Mi. S. Mineolo
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyMonroe County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.26197, -87.62369
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2000)
Projected traffic300 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$513,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 1 over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 1 over Beaver Dam 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 County Route 1 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 1 over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Route 1 over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.