W Limestone ST over Town Branch
FairPosted for loadFranklin County, Alabama · 0.4 MI E JCT Adams ST · Structure no. 003798
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 1990 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Limestone ST over Town Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Limestone ST over Town Branch in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Limestone ST over Town Branch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Limestone ST over Town 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does W Limestone ST over Town Branch carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is W Limestone ST over Town Branch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns W Limestone ST over Town Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.