US Bridges

Wooley Springs RD over Piney Creek Relief

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC33 T1S R3W · Structure no. 009422

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wooley Springs RD over Piney Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying Wooley Springs RD over Piney Creek Relief 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWooley Springs RD
CrossesPiney Creek Relief
LocationSEC33 T1S R3W
RouteCounty Highway 96
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.90398, -86.83887
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2011)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$622,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wooley Springs RD over Piney Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is Wooley Springs RD over Piney Creek Relief 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 2025.

How much traffic does Wooley Springs RD over Piney Creek Relief carry?

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

How long is Wooley Springs RD over Piney Creek Relief?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wooley Springs RD over Piney Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.