US Bridges

CO RD 18 over Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilcox County, Alabama · 1.1 Miles So of SR5 · Structure no. 004323

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
348
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 18 over Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 18 over Beaver Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 348 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2036. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 18
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.1 Miles So of SR5
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.97214, -87.57454
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2016)
Projected traffic360 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$688,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 18 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 18 over Beaver 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 18 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 18 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 18 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.