US Bridges

SR 99 over Round Island Creek

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · 3.6 M N JCT SR 99 & SR 3 · Structure no. 019296

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,960
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 99 over Round Island Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 99 over Round Island Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7,960 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,721 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 99
CrossesRound Island Creek
Location3.6 M N JCT SR 99 & SR 3
RouteState Highway 99
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.8225, -87.006
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,960 (2024)
Projected traffic10,721 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$396,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 99 over Round Island Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 99 over Round Island 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 99 over Round Island Creek carry?

About 7,960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 99 over Round Island Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 99 over Round Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.