US Bridges

Snake RD over Poplar CR

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Limestone County, Alabama · SEC14 T3S R6W · Structure no. 007687

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snake RD over Poplar CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Snake RD over Poplar CR in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2034. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSnake RD
CrossesPoplar CR
LocationSEC14 T3S R6W
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.77732, -87.13073
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2014)
Projected traffic850 by 2034
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$371,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snake RD over Poplar CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snake RD over Poplar 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 2024.

How much traffic does Snake RD over Poplar CR carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Snake RD over Poplar CR?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Snake RD over Poplar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.