US Bridges

Garrett RD over Piney Creek

FairPosted for load

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC25 T4S R4W · Structure no. 005810

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
272 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
262
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garrett RD over Piney Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Garrett RD over Piney Creek 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 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 262 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 389 by 2034. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesGarrett RD
CrossesPiney Creek
LocationSEC25 T4S R4W
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.65705, -86.90073
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garrett RD over Piney Creek built?

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

What condition is Garrett RD over Piney Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Garrett RD over Piney Creek carry?

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

How long is Garrett RD over Piney Creek?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Garrett RD over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.