SR 3 over Tennessee River Relief
GoodLimestone County, Alabama · 1 M N JCT SR 3 & SR 20 · Structure no. 016311
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 375 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,465
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 3 over Tennessee River Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 over Tennessee River Relief 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 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 25,465 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,711 by 2033. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 3 over Tennessee River Relief built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 3 over Tennessee River Relief 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SR 3 over Tennessee River Relief carry?
About 25,465 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR 3 over Tennessee River Relief?
The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 3 over Tennessee River Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.