US Bridges

SR 41 over Limestone Creek

Good

Monroe County, Alabama · 2.1 Mi. N. of Monroeville · Structure no. 014893

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
726 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
910
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 41 over Limestone Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 41 over Limestone Creek in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,128 by 2033. The structure is 726 ft (221.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR 41
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location2.1 Mi. N. of Monroeville
RouteState Highway 41
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.56151, -87.34936
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length726 ft (221.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2013)
Projected traffic1,128 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$6.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 41 over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 41 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 SR 41 over Limestone Creek carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 41 over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 726 ft (221.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 41 over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.