Elkwood Section R over Limestone Creek
FairPosted for loadMadison County, Alabama · 0.4 MI W JCT CO RD 011 · Structure no. 001509
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2001 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elkwood Section R over Limestone Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Elkwood Section R over Limestone Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Elkwood Section R over Limestone Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elkwood Section R over Limestone Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Elkwood Section R over Limestone Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Elkwood Section R over Limestone Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Elkwood Section R over Limestone Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.