US Bridges

SR 41 over Beaver Creek

Good

Monroe County, Alabama · 2.7 Mi. N. of Franklin · Structure no. 013948

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 41 over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 41 over Beaver Creek in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 496 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesSR 41
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.7 Mi. N. of Franklin
RouteState Highway 41
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.76334, -87.42073
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic400 (2013)
Projected traffic496 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 41 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 41 over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 41 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 41 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 41 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.