US Bridges

Forrest ST over Town Creek

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · Forrest ST * Jefferson ST · Structure no. 013335

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,178
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forrest ST over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Forrest ST over Town Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,178 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,042 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesForrest ST
CrossesTown Creek
LocationForrest ST * Jefferson ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.79711, -86.97194
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,178 (2006)
Projected traffic3,042 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$723,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forrest ST over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forrest ST 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 Forrest ST over Town Creek carry?

About 2,178 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Forrest ST over Town Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Forrest ST over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.