Temperance Oak RD over Maple Swamp Branch
GoodPosted for loadLimestone County, Alabama · SEC29 T2S R6W · Structure no. 010598
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 370
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Temperance Oak RD over Maple Swamp Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Temperance Oak RD over Maple Swamp Branch in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 370 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2034. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Temperance Oak RD over Maple Swamp Branch built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Temperance Oak RD over Maple Swamp Branch 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Temperance Oak RD over Maple Swamp Branch carry?
About 370 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Temperance Oak RD over Maple Swamp Branch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Temperance Oak RD over Maple Swamp Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.