US Bridges

Hsv-Brferry RD over Limestone CR

FairPosted for load

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC33 T3S R3W · Structure no. 003230

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hsv-Brferry RD over Limestone CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Hsv-Brferry RD over Limestone CR 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 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 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHsv-Brferry RD
CrossesLimestone CR
LocationSEC33 T3S R3W
RouteCity Street 24
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.72947, -86.84356
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hsv-Brferry RD over Limestone CR built?

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

What condition is Hsv-Brferry RD over Limestone CR 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 RD over Limestone CR carry?

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

How long is Hsv-Brferry RD over Limestone CR?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hsv-Brferry RD over Limestone CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.