US Bridges

Hsv-Brferry RD over Briley CR

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Limestone County, Alabama · SEC35 T3S R5W · Structure no. 005882

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,540
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hsv-Brferry RD over Briley CR is a concrete culvert carrying Hsv-Brferry RD over Briley CR 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 4,540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHsv-Brferry RD
CrossesBriley CR
LocationSEC35 T3S R5W
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.73301, -87.02839
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck28 ft (8.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,540 (2014)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$248,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hsv-Brferry RD over Briley CR built?

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

What condition is Hsv-Brferry RD over Briley CR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Hsv-Brferry RD over Briley CR carry?

About 4,540 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hsv-Brferry RD over Briley CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hsv-Brferry RD over Briley CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.