US Bridges

Wall Triana HWY over Limestone Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 1.5 Mi. N of 53 Hwy.????? · Structure no. 019199

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wall Triana HWY over Limestone Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wall Triana HWY over Limestone Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,338 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWall Triana HWY
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location1.5 Mi. N of 53 Hwy.?????
RouteCounty Highway 495
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.91647, -86.74853
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2004)
Projected traffic1,338 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wall Triana HWY over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wall Triana HWY over Limestone Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Wall Triana HWY over Limestone Creek carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wall Triana HWY over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Wall Triana HWY over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.