US Bridges

Shipley Hollow RD over Ragsdale CR

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC11 T1S R4W · Structure no. 007139

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shipley Hollow RD over Ragsdale CR is a concrete culvert carrying Shipley Hollow RD over Ragsdale 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.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesShipley Hollow RD
CrossesRagsdale CR
LocationSEC11 T1S R4W
RouteCounty Highway 128
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.96529, -86.91749
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2011)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$392,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shipley Hollow RD over Ragsdale CR built?

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

What condition is Shipley Hollow RD over Ragsdale 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Shipley Hollow RD over Ragsdale CR carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shipley Hollow RD over Ragsdale CR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Shipley Hollow RD over Ragsdale CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.