US Bridges

_branch over _grigsby Ferry RD

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Limestone County, Alabama · _SEC.18 T2S R5W · Structure no. 021579

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

_branch over _grigsby Ferry RD is a concrete culvert carrying _branch over _grigsby Ferry RD 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 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 204 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries_branch
Crosses_grigsby Ferry RD
Location_SEC.18 T2S R5W
RouteCounty Highway 84
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.87575, -87.09106
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2020)
Projected traffic315 by 2042
Trucks1%
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$365,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was _branch over _grigsby Ferry RD built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is _branch over _grigsby Ferry RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does _branch over _grigsby Ferry RD carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is _branch over _grigsby Ferry RD?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns _branch over _grigsby Ferry RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.