Cotton Belt Road over Sugar Creek Relief
GoodPosted for loadLimestone County, Alabama · SEC2T2SR6W · Structure no. 005874
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 775
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cotton Belt Road over Sugar Creek Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying Cotton Belt Road over Sugar Creek Relief 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 775 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2034. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cotton Belt Road over Sugar Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cotton Belt Road over Sugar Creek Relief 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Cotton Belt Road over Sugar Creek Relief carry?
About 775 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cotton Belt Road over Sugar Creek Relief?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Cotton Belt Road over Sugar Creek Relief?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.