Short Cut RD over Scarce Grease Creek
GoodLimestone County, Alabama · Sec 14 T1S R6W · Structure no. 014267
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 490
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Short Cut RD over Scarce Grease Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Short Cut RD over Scarce Grease Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2029. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Short Cut RD over Scarce Grease Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Short Cut RD over Scarce Grease Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Short Cut RD over Scarce Grease Creek carry?
About 490 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Short Cut RD over Scarce Grease Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Short Cut RD over Scarce Grease Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.