US Bridges

Elkton RD over Swan Creek

FairPosted for load

Limestone County, Alabama · 0.9 MI N Elm ST · Structure no. 000998

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,368
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elkton RD over Swan Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Elkton RD over Swan Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 1,368 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,842 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesElkton RD
CrossesSwan Creek
Location0.9 MI N Elm ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.8317, -86.9519
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,368 (2003)
Projected traffic1,842 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elkton RD over Swan Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elkton RD over Swan 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Elkton RD over Swan Creek carry?

About 1,368 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elkton RD over Swan Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Elkton RD over Swan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.