US Bridges

Capshaw RD over Copperrun Br

GoodPosted for load

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC13 T3S R3W · Structure no. 004359

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Capshaw RD over Copperrun Br is a concrete tee beam carrying Capshaw RD over Copperrun Br 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 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2034. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCapshaw RD
CrossesCopperrun Br
LocationSEC13 T3S R3W
RouteCounty Highway 36
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.7731, -86.79519
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2014)
Projected traffic8,200 by 2034
Trucks3%
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$472,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Capshaw RD over Copperrun Br built?

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

What condition is Capshaw RD over Copperrun Br 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Capshaw RD over Copperrun Br carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Capshaw RD over Copperrun Br?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Capshaw RD over Copperrun Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.