US Bridges

CO RD 517 over Beulah Ck

Good

Randolph County, Alabama · 2.5 MI SE Omaha · Structure no. 000724

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 517 over Beulah Ck is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 517 over Beulah Ck in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 454 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO RD 517
CrossesBeulah Ck
Location2.5 MI SE Omaha
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.2888, -85.2732
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating87.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1993)
Projected traffic454 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$514,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 517 over Beulah Ck built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 517 over Beulah Ck 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 517 over Beulah Ck carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 517 over Beulah Ck?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 517 over Beulah Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.