US Bridges

CO.RD.70 Sher.Heuy over Beaverdam Crk Relief

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Alabama · .5 Mile West SR 219 · Structure no. 019335

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.70 Sher.Heuy over Beaverdam Crk Relief is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO.RD.70 Sher.Heuy over Beaverdam Crk Relief in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCO.RD.70 Sher.Heuy
CrossesBeaverdam Crk Relief
Location.5 Mile West SR 219
RouteCounty Highway 70
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.78094, -87.125
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2004)
Projected traffic45 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$191,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.70 Sher.Heuy over Beaverdam Crk Relief built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.RD.70 Sher.Heuy over Beaverdam Crk Relief 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 CO.RD.70 Sher.Heuy over Beaverdam Crk Relief carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is CO.RD.70 Sher.Heuy over Beaverdam Crk Relief?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RD.70 Sher.Heuy over Beaverdam Crk Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.