US Bridges

SR 109 MP 8.817 over Limestone Creek

Good

Houston County, Alabama · 1 Mi. South U.S. 231 · Structure no. 014630

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
340 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
4,120
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 109 MP 8.817 over Limestone Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 109 MP 8.817 over Limestone Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,120 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,027 by 2033. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 109 MP 8.817
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location1 Mi. South U.S. 231
RouteState Highway 109
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.09935, -85.42108
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,120 (2013)
Projected traffic5,027 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 109 MP 8.817 over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 109 MP 8.817 over Limestone Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 109 MP 8.817 over Limestone Creek carry?

About 4,120 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 109 MP 8.817 over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 109 MP 8.817 over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.