US Bridges

Harris Station RD over Spring CR

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC18 T4S R4W · Structure no. 009335

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harris Station RD over Spring CR is a concrete culvert carrying Harris Station RD over Spring CR in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,122 by 2034. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHarris Station RD
CrossesSpring CR
LocationSEC18 T4S R4W
RouteCounty Highway 14
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.68842, -86.99654
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2014)
Projected traffic2,122 by 2034
Trucks9%
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$429,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harris Station RD over Spring CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harris Station RD over Spring 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 Harris Station RD over Spring CR carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Harris Station RD over Spring CR?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Harris Station RD over Spring CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.