US Bridges

_cr 2 over _limestone Creek

Good

Monroe County, Alabama · .06 MI E Monroeton · Structure no. 021550

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Wood or Timber
Length
84 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

_cr 2 over _limestone Creek is a wood or timber girder and floorbeam system carrying _cr 2 over _limestone Creek in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2039. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Carries_cr 2
Crosses_limestone Creek
Location.06 MI E Monroeton
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.53769, -87.27032
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.7 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 traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic60 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 _cr 2 over _limestone Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is _cr 2 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does _cr 2 over _limestone Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is _cr 2 over _limestone Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns _cr 2 over _limestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.