US Bridges

Copeland RD over Panther Br

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC29 T2S R3W · Structure no. 004640

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Copeland RD over Panther Br is a concrete culvert carrying Copeland RD over Panther Br 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.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2034. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCopeland RD
CrossesPanther Br
LocationSEC29 T2S R3W
RouteCounty Highway 64
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.83486, -86.876
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2014)
Projected traffic1,120 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$439,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Copeland RD over Panther Br built?

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

What condition is Copeland RD over Panther Br 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Copeland RD over Panther Br carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Copeland RD over Panther Br?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Copeland RD over Panther Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.