US Bridges

Capshaw RD over French Mill Creek

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC17 T3S R3W · Structure no. 015620

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Capshaw RD over French Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Capshaw RD over French Mill Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,322 by 2034. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCapshaw RD
CrossesFrench Mill Creek
LocationSEC17 T3S R3W
RouteCounty Highway 36
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.7738, -86.86426
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2014)
Projected traffic1,322 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$630,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Capshaw RD over French Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Capshaw RD over French Mill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Capshaw RD over French Mill Creek carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Capshaw RD over French Mill Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Capshaw RD over French Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.