US Bridges

Canyon Lake Drive over Bee Branch

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.5 MI NE JCT U.S. #11 · Structure no. 015784

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2001 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canyon Lake Drive over Bee Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Canyon Lake Drive over Bee Branch in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2030. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCanyon Lake Drive
CrossesBee Branch
Location0.5 MI NE JCT U.S. #11
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.19092, -87.41808
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating96.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2001)
Projected traffic209 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$642,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Canyon Lake Drive over Bee Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canyon Lake Drive over Bee Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Canyon Lake Drive over Bee Branch carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Canyon Lake Drive over Bee Branch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Canyon Lake Drive over Bee Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.