US Bridges

Reid RD over Round Island

FairPosted for load

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC14 T3S R5W · Structure no. 007041

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
798
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reid RD over Round Island is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reid RD over Round Island in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 798 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,234 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesReid RD
CrossesRound Island
LocationSEC14 T3S R5W
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.78881, -87.03651
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic798 (2019)
Projected traffic1,234 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$468,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reid RD over Round Island built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reid RD over Round Island 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Reid RD over Round Island carry?

About 798 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Reid RD over Round Island?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Reid RD over Round Island?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.