US Bridges

Nick Davis RD over Limestone CR

GoodPosted for load

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC2 T3S R3W · Structure no. 003254

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,549
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nick Davis RD over Limestone CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Nick Davis 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,549 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,274 by 2030. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNick Davis RD
CrossesLimestone CR
LocationSEC2 T3S R3W
RouteCounty Highway 44
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.80283, -86.81589
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,549 (2010)
Projected traffic5,274 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nick Davis RD over Limestone CR built?

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

What condition is Nick Davis RD over Limestone CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Nick Davis RD over Limestone CR carry?

About 3,549 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nick Davis RD over Limestone CR?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nick Davis RD over Limestone CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.