US Bridges

County Rt #3 over Beaver Creek

Good

Pickens County, Alabama · 3.8 MI East of JCT SR 17 · Structure no. 008665

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt #3 over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Rt #3 over Beaver Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2028. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCounty Rt #3
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location3.8 MI East of JCT SR 17
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.44211, -87.97244
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1998)
Projected traffic350 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$629,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt #3 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt #3 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Rt #3 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Rt #3 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns County Rt #3 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.