US Bridges

Old Salem Creek RD over Limestone Creek

GoodPosted for load

Monroe County, Alabama · 1.05 MI S of Hixon · Structure no. 021467

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
84 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Salem Creek RD over Limestone Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Salem Creek RD over Limestone Creek in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2038. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesOld Salem Creek RD
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location1.05 MI S of Hixon
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.56194, -87.42115
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$418,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Salem Creek RD over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Salem Creek RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Old Salem Creek RD over Limestone Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Salem Creek RD over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Old Salem Creek RD over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.