US Bridges

Harvest RD over Limestone CR

FairPosted for load

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC27 T2SR3W · Structure no. 004663

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
368 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
675
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvest RD over Limestone CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Harvest RD over Limestone 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 675 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,003 by 2033. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHarvest RD
CrossesLimestone CR
LocationSEC27 T2SR3W
RouteCounty Highway 86
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.85169, -86.81532
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length368 ft (112.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2013)
Projected traffic1,003 by 2033
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harvest RD over Limestone CR built?

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

What condition is Harvest RD over Limestone 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 Harvest RD over Limestone CR carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harvest RD over Limestone CR?

The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Harvest RD over Limestone CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.