US Bridges

CO RD 43 over Beaver Dam Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Alabama · 1 MI NW Concord Church · Structure no. 006620

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
230
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 43 over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 43 over Beaver Dam Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 322 by 2030. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 43
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location1 MI NW Concord Church
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.1425, -85.5173
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (1997)
Projected traffic322 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$574,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 43 over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 43 over Beaver Dam 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 43 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 43 over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 43 over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.