US Bridges

Abbeywood Lane over Copper Run Creek

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · 3 Mile North U.S. 72 · Structure no. 019856

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abbeywood Lane over Copper Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Abbeywood Lane over Copper Run Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesAbbeywood Lane
CrossesCopper Run Creek
Location3 Mile North U.S. 72
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.78333, -86.78361
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$430,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Abbeywood Lane over Copper Run Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abbeywood Lane over Copper Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Abbeywood Lane over Copper Run Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Abbeywood Lane over Copper Run Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Abbeywood Lane over Copper Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.