US Bridges

County Road 1111 over Beeman Creek

GoodPosted for load

Pike County, Alabama · Sec 23 T11N R20E · Structure no. 008721

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
272 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1111 over Beeman Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 1111 over Beeman Creek in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 1111
CrossesBeeman Creek
LocationSec 23 T11N R20E
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.90111, -86.01851
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2001)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 1111 over Beeman Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 1111 over Beeman 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 1111 over Beeman Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 1111 over Beeman Creek?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 1111 over Beeman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.