US Bridges

Farm RD 04 over Limestone Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Limestone County, Alabama · 0.2 M E Mooresville RD · Structure no. 003191

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 04 over Limestone Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Farm RD 04 over Limestone Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesFarm RD 04
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location0.2 M E Mooresville RD
RouteState Lands Road 4
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.69653, -86.87394
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic49 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$340,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farm RD 04 over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 04 over Limestone Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Farm RD 04 over Limestone Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Farm RD 04 over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 04 over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.