US Bridges

Garrett Road over Piney Spring Br

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC25 T4S R4W · Structure no. 005808

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
262
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garrett Road over Piney Spring Br is a concrete culvert carrying Garrett Road over Piney Spring Br in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 262 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 389 by 2034. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesGarrett Road
CrossesPiney Spring Br
LocationSEC25 T4S R4W
RouteCounty Highway 6
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.65719, -86.90999
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic262 (2014)
Projected traffic389 by 2034
Trucks12%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$618,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garrett Road over Piney Spring Br built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garrett Road over Piney Spring Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Garrett Road over Piney Spring Br carry?

About 262 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Garrett Road over Piney Spring Br?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Garrett Road over Piney Spring Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.