US Bridges

Farm RD 02 over Limestone Creek

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · 0.1 M E Mooresville RD · Structure no. 016307

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 02 over Limestone Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Farm RD 02 over Limestone Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2031. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFarm RD 02
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location0.1 M E Mooresville RD
RouteState Lands Road 2
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.6865, -86.87681
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2025)
Projected traffic16 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$419,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farm RD 02 over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 02 over Limestone 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Farm RD 02 over Limestone Creek carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Farm RD 02 over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 02 over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.