Dupree-Worthey RD over Knox Creek
GoodLimestone County, Alabama · SEC23 T3S R3W · Structure no. 016946
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dupree-Worthey RD over Knox Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Dupree-Worthey RD over Knox Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2028. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dupree-Worthey RD over Knox Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dupree-Worthey RD over Knox 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Dupree-Worthey RD over Knox Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Dupree-Worthey RD over Knox Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Dupree-Worthey RD over Knox Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.