US Bridges

Turner RD over Leslie Branch

FairPosted for load

Limestone County, Alabama · Sec 24 T2S R3W · Structure no. 007787

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turner RD over Leslie Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Turner RD over Leslie Branch 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2034. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTurner RD
CrossesLeslie Branch
LocationSec 24 T2S R3W
RouteCounty Highway 123
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.85318, -86.80308
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2014)
Projected traffic420 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$377,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turner RD over Leslie Branch built?

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

What condition is Turner RD over Leslie Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Turner RD over Leslie Branch carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Turner RD over Leslie Branch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Turner RD over Leslie Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.