US Bridges

Robinson RD over Robinson CR

FairPosted for load

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC18 T1S R4W · Structure no. 004889

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robinson RD over Robinson CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Robinson RD over Robinson CR in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRobinson RD
CrossesRobinson CR
LocationSEC18 T1S R4W
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.96951, -86.96426
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2019)
Projected traffic97 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$191,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Robinson RD over Robinson CR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robinson RD over Robinson 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 Robinson RD over Robinson CR carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Robinson RD over Robinson CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Robinson RD over Robinson CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.