US Bridges

Nuclear Plant RD over Briley CR

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · 4.9 MI W US 31 · Structure no. 004597

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,690
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nuclear Plant RD over Briley CR is a concrete culvert carrying Nuclear Plant RD over Briley 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,690 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,454 by 2033. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNuclear Plant RD
CrossesBriley CR
Location4.9 MI W US 31
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.71819, -87.04144
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,690 (2006)
Projected traffic2,454 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$582,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nuclear Plant RD over Briley CR built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nuclear Plant RD over Briley 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 Briley CR carry?

About 2,690 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nuclear Plant RD over Briley CR?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nuclear Plant RD over Briley CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.