US Bridges

Sweet Springs RD over Piney CR

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC9 T1S R3W · Structure no. 007128

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sweet Springs RD over Piney CR is a concrete culvert carrying Sweet Springs RD over Piney 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 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2031. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSweet Springs RD
CrossesPiney CR
LocationSEC9 T1S R3W
RouteCounty Highway 117
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.96262, -86.84849
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2011)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2031
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$439,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sweet Springs RD over Piney CR built?

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

What condition is Sweet Springs RD over Piney 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Sweet Springs RD over Piney CR carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sweet Springs RD over Piney CR?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sweet Springs RD over Piney CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.