US Bridges

Pryor St. over Town Creek

Fair

Limestone County, Alabama · 1101 Pryor @ Samola · Structure no. 016967

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,661
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pryor St. over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pryor St. over Town Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,661 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,150 by 2034. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPryor St.
CrossesTown Creek
Location1101 Pryor @ Samola
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.807, -86.98139
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,661 (2006)
Projected traffic2,150 by 2034
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$531,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pryor St. over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pryor St. over Town 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Pryor St. over Town Creek carry?

About 1,661 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pryor St. over Town Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pryor St. over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.