US Bridges

SR 225 over Martin Branch

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 4.5 MI N CO RD 138 · Structure no. 013700

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,546
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 225 over Martin Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 225 over Martin Branch in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 2,546 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,819 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 225
CrossesMartin Branch
Location4.5 MI N CO RD 138
RouteState Highway 225
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.89981, -87.85092
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,546 (2023)
Projected traffic3,819 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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$968,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 225 over Martin Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 225 over Martin Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 225 over Martin Branch carry?

About 2,546 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 225 over Martin Branch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 225 over Martin Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.