US Bridges

Nick Davis Road over Swan Creek (relief)

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · .3 Mi. E. US 31 · Structure no. 021376

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,160
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nick Davis Road over Swan Creek (relief) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nick Davis Road over Swan Creek (relief) in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9,160 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,912 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesNick Davis Road
CrossesSwan Creek (relief)
Location.3 Mi. E. US 31
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.79642, -86.95125
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,160 (2020)
Projected traffic21,912 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nick Davis Road over Swan Creek (relief) built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nick Davis Road over Swan Creek (relief) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nick Davis Road over Swan Creek (relief) carry?

About 9,160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nick Davis Road over Swan Creek (relief)?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Nick Davis Road over Swan Creek (relief)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.