US Bridges

Mckee RD over Limestone Creek

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Alabama · 0.1 MI West CO RD 1336 · Structure no. 005361

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
311 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,434
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mckee RD over Limestone Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mckee RD over Limestone Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,434 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,720 by 2034. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesMckee RD
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location0.1 MI West CO RD 1336
RouteCounty Highway 290
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.88436, -86.78354
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length311 ft (94.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,434 (2002)
Projected traffic1,720 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mckee RD over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mckee 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mckee RD over Limestone Creek carry?

About 1,434 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mckee RD over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mckee RD over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.