US Bridges

S Driveway over Town Creek

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · S Jefferson at Krogers · Structure no. 011454

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,443
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Driveway over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S Driveway over Town Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,443 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,352 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesS Driveway
CrossesTown Creek
LocationS Jefferson at Krogers
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,443 (2007)
Projected traffic3,352 by 2035
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$459,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Driveway over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Driveway over Town Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does S Driveway over Town Creek carry?

About 2,443 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Driveway over Town Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S Driveway over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.