US Bridges

Easter Ferry RD over Elk River

FairPosted for load

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC34 T1S R5W · Structure no. 006335

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
591 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,243
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Easter Ferry RD over Elk River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Easter Ferry RD over Elk River in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,243 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2034. The structure is 591 ft (180.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesEaster Ferry RD
CrossesElk River
LocationSEC34 T1S R5W
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.9231, -87.04935
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+10 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length591 ft (180.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,243 (2014)
Projected traffic1,840 by 2034
Trucks1%
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$3.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Easter Ferry RD over Elk River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Easter Ferry RD over Elk River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Easter Ferry RD over Elk River carry?

About 1,243 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Easter Ferry RD over Elk River?

The structure is 591 ft (180.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Easter Ferry RD over Elk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.