US Bridges

Pepper Road over French Mill CR

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC9 T3S R3W · Structure no. 015730

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pepper Road over French Mill CR is a concrete culvert carrying Pepper Road over French Mill CR in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,322 by 2034. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPepper Road
CrossesFrench Mill CR
LocationSEC9 T3S R3W
RouteCounty Highway 42
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.7882, -86.85558
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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$388,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pepper Road over French Mill CR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pepper Road over French Mill CR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pepper Road over French Mill CR carry?

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

How long is Pepper Road over French Mill CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pepper Road over French Mill CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.