County Route #196 over Beaver Creek
PoorPosted for loadPickens County, Alabama · 2.0 Mi. E State Rt #14 · Structure no. 013698
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 61 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route #196 over Beaver Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route #196 over Beaver Creek in Pickens 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2034. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 County Route #196 over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route #196 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does County Route #196 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Route #196 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns County Route #196 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.