US Bridges

County Road 1128 over Beeman Creek

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Alabama · Sec 3 T10N R20E · Structure no. 006312

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
241 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1128 over Beeman Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 1128 over Beeman Creek in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 1128
CrossesBeeman Creek
LocationSec 3 T10N R20E
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.86861, -86.04117
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadH 10
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2001)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 1128 over Beeman Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 1128 over Beeman 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 1128 over Beeman Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 1128 over Beeman Creek?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 1128 over Beeman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.