US Bridges

Leggtown RD over Shoal CR

FairPosted for load

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC21 T1S R5W · Structure no. 004618

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
252 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leggtown RD over Shoal CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Leggtown RD over Shoal 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2034. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLeggtown RD
CrossesShoal CR
LocationSEC21 T1S R5W
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.95283, -87.06679
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating20.5 US tons
Inventory rating12.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2014)
Projected traffic600 by 2034
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leggtown RD over Shoal CR built?

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

What condition is Leggtown RD over Shoal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Leggtown RD over Shoal CR carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Leggtown RD over Shoal CR?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Leggtown RD over Shoal CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.