US Bridges

Capshaw Road over Limestone Creek

FairPosted for load

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC13 T3S R3W · Structure no. 004358

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
252 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,154
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Capshaw Road over Limestone Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Capshaw Road over Limestone Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5,154 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,658 by 2030. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCapshaw Road
CrossesLimestone Creek
LocationSEC13 T3S R3W
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.77323, -86.79979
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,154 (2010)
Projected traffic7,658 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Capshaw Road over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Capshaw Road over Limestone 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Capshaw Road over Limestone Creek carry?

About 5,154 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Capshaw Road over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Capshaw Road over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.