US Bridges

County Road 7707 over Beamon Creek

Fair

Pike County, Alabama · Sec. 2 T11N R20E · Structure no. 002140

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 7707 over Beamon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 7707 over Beamon Creek in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 7707
CrossesBeamon Creek
LocationSec. 2 T11N R20E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.9601, -86.0177
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2008)
Projected traffic600 by 2035
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$638,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 7707 over Beamon Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 7707 over Beamon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 7707 over Beamon Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 7707 over Beamon Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 7707 over Beamon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.