Somola ST over Town Creek
GoodLimestone County, Alabama · Somola ST in Athens · Structure no. 015671
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 117
- 2007 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Somola ST over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Somola ST over Town Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 178 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Somola ST over Town Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Somola ST over Town 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Somola ST over Town Creek carry?
About 117 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Somola ST over Town Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Somola ST over Town Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.