US Bridges

Old HWY 20 over Limestone Crk Slough

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · _SEC10 T4S R3W · Structure no. 021422

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,230
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 20 over Limestone Crk Slough is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 20 over Limestone Crk Slough 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 2,230 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,313 by 2038. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesOld HWY 20
CrossesLimestone Crk Slough
Location_SEC10 T4S R3W
RouteCounty Highway 10
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.91945, -86.80232
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.5 US tons
Inventory rating69.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,230 (2018)
Projected traffic3,313 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 20 over Limestone Crk Slough built?

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

What condition is Old HWY 20 over Limestone Crk Slough 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old HWY 20 over Limestone Crk Slough carry?

About 2,230 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 20 over Limestone Crk Slough?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 20 over Limestone Crk Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.