US Bridges

Easter Ferry RD over Sulphur CR

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC35 T1S R5W · Structure no. 004642

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Easter Ferry RD over Sulphur CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Easter Ferry RD over Sulphur 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 920 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,370 by 2034. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesEaster Ferry RD
CrossesSulphur CR
LocationSEC35 T1S R5W
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.90829, -87.03036
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2014)
Projected traffic1,370 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$694,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Easter Ferry RD over Sulphur CR built?

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

What condition is Easter Ferry RD over Sulphur 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Easter Ferry RD over Sulphur CR carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Easter Ferry RD over Sulphur CR?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Easter Ferry RD over Sulphur CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.