US Bridges

Copeland RD over Limestone CR

FairPosted for load

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC26 T2S R3W · Structure no. 007077

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
337 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Copeland RD over Limestone CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Copeland RD over Limestone CR 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2034. The structure is 337 ft (102.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCopeland RD
CrossesLimestone CR
LocationSEC26 T2S R3W
RouteCounty Highway 64
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.83522, -86.80821
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length337 ft (102.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2014)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Copeland RD over Limestone CR built?

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

What condition is Copeland RD over Limestone CR 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 Copeland RD over Limestone CR carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Copeland RD over Limestone CR?

The structure is 337 ft (102.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Copeland RD over Limestone CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.