US Bridges

Shoal Creek RD over Branch

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC17 T1S R5W · Structure no. 002403

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shoal Creek RD over Branch is a concrete slab carrying Shoal Creek RD over Branch 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.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesShoal Creek RD
CrossesBranch
LocationSEC17 T1S R5W
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.9655, -87.08342
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2014)
Projected traffic260 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$206,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shoal Creek RD over Branch built?

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

What condition is Shoal Creek RD over Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Shoal Creek RD over Branch carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shoal Creek RD over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Shoal Creek RD over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.