US Bridges

West Limestone RD over Copeland Creek

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Alabama · 2 MI W Hazel Green · Structure no. 002465

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,620
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Limestone RD over Copeland Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying West Limestone RD over Copeland Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 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 1,620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Limestone RD
CrossesCopeland Creek
Location2 MI W Hazel Green
RouteCounty Highway 154
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.92501, -86.60412
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating32.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,620 (2002)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$553,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Limestone RD over Copeland Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Limestone RD over Copeland 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does West Limestone RD over Copeland Creek carry?

About 1,620 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Limestone RD over Copeland Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns West Limestone RD over Copeland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.