US Bridges

Martin Crk RD over Martin Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Barbour County, Alabama · 3.2 MI NE of CO 89 · Structure no. 004224

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2006
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin Crk RD over Martin Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Martin Crk RD over Martin Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2027. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesMartin Crk RD
CrossesMartin Creek
Location3.2 MI NE of CO 89
RouteCounty Highway 1267
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.14429, -85.37554
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2006
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2007)
Projected traffic45 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$190,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Martin Crk RD over Martin Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martin Crk RD over Martin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2006.

How much traffic does Martin Crk RD over Martin Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Martin Crk RD over Martin Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Martin Crk RD over Martin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.