US Bridges

Wooley Springs RD over Little Piney CR

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC27 T1S R4W · Structure no. 011688

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wooley Springs RD over Little Piney CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wooley Springs RD over Little Piney CR in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 49 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 13 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWooley Springs RD
CrossesLittle Piney CR
LocationSEC27 T1S R4W
RouteCounty Highway 96
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.90523, -86.90344
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic10 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$194,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wooley Springs RD over Little Piney CR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Wooley Springs RD over Little Piney 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wooley Springs RD over Little Piney CR carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Wooley Springs RD over Little Piney CR?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Wooley Springs RD over Little Piney CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.