US Bridges

Bradford RD (CR47) over Beaver Creek

Good

Pickens County, Alabama · _ · Structure no. 021114

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradford RD (CR47) over Beaver Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bradford RD (CR47) over Beaver Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2034. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesBradford RD (CR47)
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location_
RouteCounty Highway 192
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.14513, -88.22101
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic150 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$536,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bradford RD (CR47) over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradford RD (CR47) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Bradford RD (CR47) over Beaver Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bradford RD (CR47) over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bradford RD (CR47) over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.