Gravel Road CR70 over Beaverdam Creek
FairPosted for loadPerry County, Alabama · 0 5M West Al 219 · Structure no. 011776
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 1993 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gravel Road CR70 over Beaverdam Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gravel Road CR70 over Beaverdam Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 48 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gravel Road CR70 over Beaverdam Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Gravel Road CR70 over Beaverdam 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Gravel Road CR70 over Beaverdam Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (1993 count).
How long is Gravel Road CR70 over Beaverdam Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Gravel Road CR70 over Beaverdam Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.