Bethel Road over Piney Creek
GoodLimestone County, Alabama · SEC21 T1S R3W · Structure no. 015637
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 520
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bethel Road over Piney Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bethel Road over Piney Creek 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2030. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bethel Road over Piney Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bethel Road over Piney 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Bethel Road over Piney Creek carry?
About 520 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bethel Road over Piney Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Bethel Road over Piney Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.