US Bridges

West Market St. over Town Creek

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · West of Sanders · Structure no. 003110

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
94 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,999
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Market St. over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West Market St. over Town Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 6,999 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,018 by 2033. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Market St.
CrossesTown Creek
LocationWest of Sanders
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.80392, -86.97972
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,999 (2003)
Projected traffic9,018 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Market St. over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Market 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 West Market St. over Town Creek carry?

About 6,999 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is West Market St. over Town Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns West Market St. over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.