US Bridges

Witty Mill RD over Witty Br

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC1 T2S R5W · Structure no. 015616

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Witty Mill RD over Witty Br is a concrete culvert carrying Witty Mill RD over Witty Br in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2034. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWitty Mill RD
CrossesWitty Br
LocationSEC1 T2S R5W
RouteCounty Highway 35
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.89357, -87.00939
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2014)
Projected traffic400 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$504,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Witty Mill RD over Witty Br built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Witty Mill RD over Witty Br 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Witty Mill RD over Witty Br carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Witty Mill RD over Witty Br?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Witty Mill RD over Witty Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.