US Bridges

Old Sch House RD over Davis Br

PoorPosted for load

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC12 T1S R3W · Structure no. 003122

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Sch House RD over Davis Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Sch House RD over Davis Br 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Sch House RD
CrossesDavis Br
LocationSEC12 T1S R3W
RouteCounty Highway 105
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.97304, -86.80141
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2013)
Projected traffic400 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$317,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Sch House RD over Davis Br built?

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

What condition is Old Sch House RD over Davis Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Old Sch House RD over Davis Br carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Sch House RD over Davis Br?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Old Sch House RD over Davis Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.