US Bridges

Elkwood Section R over Limestone Creek (trib)

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 0.6 MI E JCT CO RD 011 · Structure no. 013759

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elkwood Section R over Limestone Creek (trib) is a concrete culvert carrying Elkwood Section R over Limestone Creek (trib) in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 820 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesElkwood Section R
CrossesLimestone Creek (trib)
Location0.6 MI E JCT CO RD 011
RouteCounty Highway 274
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.97738, -86.71375
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating71.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2001)
Projected traffic1,130 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$363,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elkwood Section R over Limestone Creek (trib) built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elkwood Section R over Limestone Creek (trib) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Elkwood Section R over Limestone Creek (trib) carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elkwood Section R over Limestone Creek (trib)?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Elkwood Section R over Limestone Creek (trib)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.