US Bridges

Old R R Bed RD over Fork of Limestone Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.8 MI S JCT CO RD 282 · Structure no. 009063

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old R R Bed RD over Fork of Limestone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old R R Bed RD over Fork of Limestone Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld R R Bed RD
CrossesFork of Limestone Creek
Location0.8 MI S JCT CO RD 282
RouteCounty Highway 11
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.95123, -86.72678
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (1992)
Projected traffic950 by 2034
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$349,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old R R Bed RD over Fork of 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 Fork of Limestone Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Old R R Bed RD over Fork of Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.