BEECH CREEK-Bridge
Carrying BEECH CREEK-Bridge over BEECH CREEK
BANKHEAD DISTRICT, Lawrence, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BEECH CREEK-Bridge
The BEECH CREEK-Bridge bridge in Lawrence, Alabama carries BEECH CREEK-Bridge over BEECH CREEK. It was built in 1941, making it 85 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 18.0 meters (59 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BEECH CREEK-Bridge compares
Live comparison across Alabama.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1941
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 18.0 m (59 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.4 m (21 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 080101000003014
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BEECH CREEK-Bridge is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare BEECH CREEK-Bridge against other structures in Lawrence and across Alabama. Alabama bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for BEECH CREEK-Bridge?
BEECH CREEK-Bridge in Lawrence, Alabama has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BEECH CREEK-Bridge inspected?
BEECH CREEK-Bridge's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BEECH CREEK-Bridge is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BEECH CREEK-Bridge?
BEECH CREEK-Bridge has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BEECH CREEK-Bridge?
BEECH CREEK-Bridge is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is BEECH CREEK-Bridge and does age affect safety?
BEECH CREEK-Bridge was built in 1941, making it 85 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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