US Bridges

Nick Davis RD over Piney CR

FairPosted for load

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC5 T3S R3W · Structure no. 002373

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nick Davis RD over Piney CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Nick Davis RD over Piney CR in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2031. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNick Davis RD
CrossesPiney CR
LocationSEC5 T3S R3W
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.80304, -86.88384
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2011)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nick Davis RD over Piney CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nick Davis RD over Piney CR 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 Nick Davis RD over Piney CR carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nick Davis RD over Piney CR?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nick Davis RD over Piney CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.