US Bridges

Ready Section RD over Limestone Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.5 MI E CO RD 1011 · Structure no. 014330

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,080
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ready Section RD over Limestone Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ready Section RD over Limestone Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 1,080 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,502 by 2036. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesReady Section RD
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location0.5 MI E CO RD 1011
RouteCounty Highway 263
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.93315, -86.71969
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,080 (1990)
Projected traffic1,502 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ready Section RD over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ready Section 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 Ready Section RD over Limestone Creek carry?

About 1,080 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ready Section RD over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ready Section RD over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.