US Bridges

CO RD 15 over Beaver Dam Creek

Fair

Washington County, Alabama · 0.25 MI N Jefferson Ave · Structure no. 016990

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 15 over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 15 over Beaver Dam Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2034. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCO RD 15
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location0.25 MI N Jefferson Ave
RouteCounty Highway 15
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.4769, -88.25507
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (1997)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 15 over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 15 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 15 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 15 over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 15 over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.