US Bridges

Jones Road over Frenchs Mill Creek

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · Sec 9 T3S R3W · Structure no. 017707

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
236
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Road over Frenchs Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jones Road over Frenchs Mill Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2028. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJones Road
CrossesFrenchs Mill Creek
LocationSec 9 T3S R3W
RouteCounty Highway 99
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.79592, -86.85022
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2005)
Projected traffic350 by 2028
Trucks2%
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$590,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones Road over Frenchs Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones Road over Frenchs Mill 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Jones Road over Frenchs Mill Creek carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jones Road over Frenchs Mill Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Road over Frenchs Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.