US Bridges

Alley over Town Creek

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · S of S ST E of Jefferson · Structure no. 015297

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alley over Town Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Alley over Town Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 65 years old, older 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAlley
CrossesTown Creek
LocationS of S ST E of Jefferson
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.79961, -86.96942
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2007)
Projected traffic242 by 2033
Trucks2%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$427,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alley over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Alley 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 Alley over Town Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Alley over Town Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Alley over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.