US Bridges

New Cut RD over Round Island CR

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC36 T2S R5W · Structure no. 009380

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Cut RD over Round Island CR is a concrete culvert carrying New Cut RD over Round Island 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 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.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2034. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Cut RD
CrossesRound Island CR
LocationSEC36 T2S R5W
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.8203, -87.01012
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2014)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$674,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Cut RD over Round Island CR built?

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

What condition is New Cut RD over Round Island 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does New Cut RD over Round Island CR carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New Cut RD over Round Island CR?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns New Cut RD over Round Island CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.