Liberty Lane over Little Limestone
PoorPosted for loadLimestone County, Alabama · SEC24 T1S R3W · Structure no. 009162
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 98 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Liberty Lane over Little Limestone is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Liberty Lane over Little Limestone in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2034. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Liberty Lane over Little Limestone built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Liberty Lane over Little Limestone in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Liberty Lane over Little Limestone carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is Liberty Lane over Little Limestone?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Liberty Lane over Little Limestone?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.