US Bridges

Hsv-Brferry Road over Limestone CR Relief

FairPosted for load

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC33 T3S R3W · Structure no. 002936

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hsv-Brferry Road over Limestone CR Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hsv-Brferry Road over Limestone CR Relief in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,985 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHsv-Brferry Road
CrossesLimestone CR Relief
LocationSEC33 T3S R3W
RouteCity Street 24
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.72944, -86.85086
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2021)
Projected traffic11,985 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$705,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hsv-Brferry Road over Limestone CR Relief built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hsv-Brferry Road over Limestone CR Relief 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hsv-Brferry Road over Limestone CR Relief carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hsv-Brferry Road over Limestone CR Relief?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hsv-Brferry Road over Limestone CR Relief?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.