US Bridges

CO RD 631 over Beulah

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, Alabama · .3MI SW Beulah Church · Structure no. 000455

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 631 over Beulah is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 631 over Beulah in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 631
CrossesBeulah
Location.3MI SW Beulah Church
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.2569, -85.267
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating7.7 US tons
Inventory rating4.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1997)
Projected traffic75 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$124,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 631 over Beulah built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 631 over Beulah 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 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 631 over Beulah carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is CO RD 631 over Beulah?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 631 over Beulah?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.