Thach RD over Fall Branch
GoodLimestone County, Alabama · _0.7 Mi. S.E. AL.HWY.251 · Structure no. 021263
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 131
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thach RD over Fall Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Thach RD over Fall Branch in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 131 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thach RD over Fall Branch built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thach RD over Fall 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 2024.
How much traffic does Thach RD over Fall Branch carry?
About 131 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Thach RD over Fall Branch?
The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Thach RD over Fall Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.