US Bridges

Easter Ferry Road over Four Mile Branch

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · Sec 25 T2S R5W · Structure no. 019479

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Easter Ferry Road over Four Mile Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Easter Ferry Road over Four Mile Branch in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2029. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEaster Ferry Road
CrossesFour Mile Branch
LocationSec 25 T2S R5W
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.85079, -87.01813
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2009)
Projected traffic960 by 2029
Trucks5%
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$545,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Easter Ferry Road over Four Mile Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Easter Ferry Road over Four Mile Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Easter Ferry Road over Four Mile Branch carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Easter Ferry Road over Four Mile Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Easter Ferry Road over Four Mile Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.