Nuclear Plant RD over Round Island CR
FairPosted for loadLimestone County, Alabama · 5.5 MI West of US 31 · Structure no. 004595
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 252 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,453
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nuclear Plant RD over Round Island CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Nuclear Plant RD over Round Island CR in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,453 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,470 by 2033. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nuclear Plant RD over Round Island CR built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nuclear Plant RD over Round Island 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Nuclear Plant RD over Round Island CR carry?
About 1,453 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Nuclear Plant RD over Round Island CR?
The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Nuclear Plant RD over Round Island CR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.