US Bridges

Pinedale RD over Limestone Creek Fork

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC11 T1S R3W · Structure no. 008433

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
867
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinedale RD over Limestone Creek Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Pinedale RD over Limestone Creek Fork in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 867 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,288 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPinedale RD
CrossesLimestone Creek Fork
LocationSEC11 T1S R3W
RouteCounty Highway 117
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.96268, -86.8096
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic867 (2014)
Projected traffic1,288 by 2034
Trucks2%
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$276,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pinedale RD over Limestone Creek Fork built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pinedale RD over Limestone Creek Fork 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pinedale RD over Limestone Creek Fork carry?

About 867 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pinedale RD over Limestone Creek Fork?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pinedale RD over Limestone Creek Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.