US Bridges

County Road 1178 over Beeman Creek

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Alabama · Sec 34 T11N R20E · Structure no. 013868

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
105 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1178 over Beeman Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 1178 over Beeman Creek in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 1178
CrossesBeeman Creek
LocationSec 34 T11N R20E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.8847, -86.03328
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating9.8 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2001)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$491,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 1178 over Beeman Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 1178 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 1178 over Beeman Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is County Road 1178 over Beeman Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 1178 over Beeman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.