US Bridges

Pulaski Pike over Limestone Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · W. of Old R.R.Bed Rd. · Structure no. 021529

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,696
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pulaski Pike over Limestone Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pulaski Pike over Limestone Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 5 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 1,696 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,035 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesPulaski Pike
CrossesLimestone Creek
LocationW. of Old R.R.Bed Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,696 (2001)
Projected traffic2,035 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$314,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pulaski Pike over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pulaski Pike 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pulaski Pike over Limestone Creek carry?

About 1,696 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Pulaski Pike over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pulaski Pike over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.