Co. Hwy. 91 over Beaver Dam Creek
FairShelby County, Alabama · 100 No. Copperhead Rd. · Structure no. 015221
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co. Hwy. 91 over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Hwy. 91 over Beaver Dam Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co. Hwy. 91 over Beaver Dam Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Co. Hwy. 91 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Co. Hwy. 91 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Co. Hwy. 91 over Beaver Dam Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Co. Hwy. 91 over Beaver Dam Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.