West Limestone RD over Brier Fork Creek
FairPosted for loadMadison County, Alabama · 0.3MILE West JCT Cord 152 · Structure no. 003351
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 340 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,620
- 2002 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Limestone RD over Brier Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying West Limestone RD over Brier Fork Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 West Limestone RD over Brier Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Limestone RD over Brier Fork 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does West Limestone RD over Brier Fork Creek carry?
About 1,620 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is West Limestone RD over Brier Fork Creek?
The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns West Limestone RD over Brier Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.