US Bridges

S Houston ST over Town Creek

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · Between Wash*bferry · Structure no. 001242

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,601
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Houston ST over Town Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Houston ST over Town Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 6 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 1,601 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Houston ST
CrossesTown Creek
LocationBetween Wash*bferry
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.80069, -86.97461
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,601 (2007)
Projected traffic2,240 by 2033
Trucks14%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$369,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Houston ST over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Houston ST over Town 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does S Houston ST over Town Creek carry?

About 1,601 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is S Houston ST over Town Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S Houston ST over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.