US Bridges

Ragsdale Creek Rd. over Ragsdale Creek

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · Sec 3 T1S R4W · Structure no. 020936

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ragsdale Creek Rd. over Ragsdale Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ragsdale Creek Rd. over Ragsdale Creek in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 244 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRagsdale Creek Rd.
CrossesRagsdale Creek
LocationSec 3 T1S R4W
RouteCounty Highway 75
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.98673, -86.92677
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic165 (2015)
Projected traffic244 by 2035
Trucks8%
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$585,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ragsdale Creek Rd. over Ragsdale Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ragsdale Creek Rd. over Ragsdale 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 Ragsdale Creek Rd. over Ragsdale Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ragsdale Creek Rd. over Ragsdale Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ragsdale Creek Rd. over Ragsdale Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.