US Bridges

Old Ala.Hwy 94 over Beeman Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · .8 MI West of Old US 231 · Structure no. 003991

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Ala.Hwy 94 over Beeman Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Ala.Hwy 94 over Beeman Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2045. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld Ala.Hwy 94
CrossesBeeman Creek
Location.8 MI West of Old US 231
RouteCounty Highway 94
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.9767, -86.0205
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1995)
Projected traffic200 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$642,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Ala.Hwy 94 over Beeman Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Ala.Hwy 94 over Beeman 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Old Ala.Hwy 94 over Beeman Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Old Ala.Hwy 94 over Beeman Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Ala.Hwy 94 over Beeman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.