US Bridges

Washington ST over Town Creek

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · W Washington at S Malone · Structure no. 014934

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,870
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington ST over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Washington ST over Town Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5,870 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,272 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington ST
CrossesTown Creek
LocationW Washington at S Malone
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.80189, -86.97706
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,870 (2007)
Projected traffic8,272 by 2033
Trucks20%
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$625,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington ST over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Washington ST over Town Creek carry?

About 5,870 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Washington ST over Town Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Washington ST over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.