US Bridges

Taylor Rd. over Limestone Creek

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · CO.RD.59 to Campbelltonh · Structure no. 020261

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,418
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Rd. over Limestone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Taylor Rd. over Limestone Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 5,418 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,026 by 2033. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTaylor Rd.
CrossesLimestone Creek
LocationCO.RD.59 to Campbelltonh
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.18538, -85.41864
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,418 (2009)
Projected traffic9,026 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$237,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor Rd. over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor Rd. over Limestone 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Taylor Rd. over Limestone Creek carry?

About 5,418 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Taylor Rd. over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Taylor Rd. over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.