Gaston Hollow RD over Shoal Creek Branch
GoodLimestone County, Alabama · Sec 7 Tis R5W · Structure no. 002471
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gaston Hollow RD over Shoal Creek Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Gaston Hollow RD over Shoal Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2029. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gaston Hollow RD over Shoal Creek Branch built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gaston Hollow RD over Shoal Creek Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Gaston Hollow RD over Shoal Creek Branch carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Gaston Hollow RD over Shoal Creek Branch?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Gaston Hollow RD over Shoal Creek Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.