Beason Cove Road over Gulf Creek
GoodSt. Clair County, Alabama · 3.0 Miles W. of Steele · Structure no. 019058
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 215
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beason Cove Road over Gulf Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beason Cove Road over Gulf Creek in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 357 by 2029. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beason Cove Road over Gulf Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beason Cove Road over Gulf 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Beason Cove Road over Gulf Creek carry?
About 215 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Beason Cove Road over Gulf Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Beason Cove Road over Gulf Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.