SR 3 over Swan Creek
GoodLimestone County, Alabama · 4.3 MI N JCT SR 3 & SR 20 · Structure no. 020650
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 270 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,098
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 3 over Swan Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 over Swan Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 10,098 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,560 by 2035. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 3 over Swan Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 3 over Swan 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR 3 over Swan Creek carry?
About 10,098 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 3 over Swan Creek?
The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR 3 over Swan Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.