US Bridges

US 231 MP 85.973 over Beeman Creek

Fair

Pike County, Alabama · 7.6 Mi.N.Sr 87 · Structure no. 009734

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
306 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
7,475
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 MP 85.973 over Beeman Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 231 MP 85.973 over Beeman Creek in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 7,475 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,716 by 2033. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 231 MP 85.973
CrossesBeeman Creek
Location7.6 Mi.N.Sr 87
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.92915, -86.01877
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,475 (2013)
Projected traffic9,716 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 231 MP 85.973 over Beeman Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 231 MP 85.973 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 231 MP 85.973 over Beeman Creek carry?

About 7,475 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 231 MP 85.973 over Beeman Creek?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 MP 85.973 over Beeman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.