US Bridges

Baker Hill RD over Big CR

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC25 T2S R6W · Structure no. 010756

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,560
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Hill RD over Big CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baker Hill RD over Big CR in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2034. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBaker Hill RD
CrossesBig CR
LocationSEC25 T2S R6W
RouteCounty Highway 31
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.8438, -87.1064
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,560 (2014)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2034
Trucks1%
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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baker Hill RD over Big CR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baker Hill RD over Big 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Baker Hill RD over Big CR carry?

About 1,560 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Baker Hill RD over Big CR?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Baker Hill RD over Big CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.