US Bridges

Bethel Road over Tyrone Creek

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · Sec 25 T1S R3W · Structure no. 018210

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel Road over Tyrone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bethel Road over Tyrone Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBethel Road
CrossesTyrone Creek
LocationSec 25 T1S R3W
RouteCounty Highway 106
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.93338, -86.78656
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2011)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$391,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethel Road over Tyrone Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethel Road over Tyrone 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Bethel Road over Tyrone Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bethel Road over Tyrone Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bethel Road over Tyrone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.