County Rt #131 over Beaver Creek
PoorClosed to trafficPickens County, Alabama · 0.7 MI E of ST Rt 17 · Structure no. 012222
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Rt #131 over Beaver Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Rt #131 over Beaver Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Rt #131 over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Rt #131 over Beaver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.
How much traffic does County Rt #131 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1998 count).
How long is County Rt #131 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns County Rt #131 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.