US Bridges

Bethel Road over Little Limestone CR

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC23 T1S R3W · Structure no. 009163

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
79 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel Road over Little Limestone CR is a concrete culvert carrying Bethel Road over Little Limestone CR in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 890 by 2031. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBethel Road
CrossesLittle Limestone CR
LocationSEC23 T1S R3W
RouteCounty Highway 106
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.93341, -86.80665
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2011)
Projected traffic890 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$644,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethel Road over Little Limestone CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethel Road over Little Limestone 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 Bethel Road over Little Limestone CR carry?

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

How long is Bethel Road over Little Limestone CR?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bethel Road over Little Limestone CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.