US Bridges

Wales Road over Little Piney Creek

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC1 T2S R4W · Structure no. 018716

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wales Road over Little Piney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wales Road over Little Piney Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 360 by 2028. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWales Road
CrossesLittle Piney Creek
LocationSEC1 T2S R4W
RouteCounty Highway 83
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.8906, -86.90844
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2002)
Projected traffic360 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$660,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wales Road over Little Piney Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wales Road over Little Piney 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wales Road over Little Piney Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Wales Road over Little Piney Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Wales Road over Little Piney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.