US Bridges

Old R R Bed RD over Limestone Creek

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Alabama · 1.3 MI S Tenn State Line · Structure no. 004033

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old R R Bed RD over Limestone Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old R R Bed RD over Limestone Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,459 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld R R Bed RD
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location1.3 MI S Tenn State Line
RouteCounty Highway 11
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.97205, -86.72422
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2001)
Projected traffic2,459 by 2042
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$747,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old R R Bed RD over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old R R Bed RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old R R Bed RD over Limestone Creek carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old R R Bed RD over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Old R R Bed RD over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.