US Bridges

Beaver Ridge Rd. over Beaver Creek

Good

St. Clair County, Alabama · 0.2KM S of HWY 411 · Structure no. 017318

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Ridge Rd. over Beaver Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Beaver Ridge Rd. over Beaver Creek in St. Clair 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 235 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBeaver Ridge Rd.
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.2KM S of HWY 411
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.7554, -86.32275
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1997)
Projected traffic235 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$310,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver Ridge Rd. over Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is Beaver Ridge Rd. over Beaver Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Beaver Ridge Rd. over Beaver Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Beaver Ridge Rd. over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Ridge Rd. over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.