US Bridges

Al - 25 (us 411) over Beaver Creek

Fair

St. Clair County, Alabama · 2.1 MI N JCT Al 174 W · Structure no. 003442

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,660
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 25 (us 411) over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al - 25 (us 411) over Beaver Creek in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 3,660 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,852 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAl - 25 (us 411)
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.1 MI N JCT Al 174 W
RouteU.S. Route 411
CountySt. Clair County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.709, -86.3711
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,660 (2024)
Projected traffic4,852 by 2044
Trucks8%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$695,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 25 (us 411) over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 25 (us 411) over Beaver 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Al - 25 (us 411) over Beaver Creek carry?

About 3,660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Al - 25 (us 411) over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Al - 25 (us 411) over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.