Rt #2/BENEVOLA Rd. over Stering Lake Branch
GoodPickens County, Alabama · 3.2 MI East of ST Rt 14 · Structure no. 003187
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt #2/BENEVOLA Rd. over Stering Lake Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Rt #2/BENEVOLA Rd. over Stering Lake Branch in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt #2/BENEVOLA Rd. over Stering Lake Branch built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt #2/BENEVOLA Rd. over Stering Lake Branch 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Rt #2/BENEVOLA Rd. over Stering Lake Branch carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rt #2/BENEVOLA Rd. over Stering Lake Branch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Rt #2/BENEVOLA Rd. over Stering Lake Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.