US Bridges

Martin RD over Drake Creek

Fair

Clay County, Alabama · 0.5 M NE Miller Ville · Structure no. 000290

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin RD over Drake Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Martin RD over Drake Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMartin RD
CrossesDrake Creek
Location0.5 M NE Miller Ville
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.19575, -85.90289
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2016)
Projected traffic33 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$276,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Martin RD over Drake Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martin RD over Drake Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Martin RD over Drake Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Martin RD over Drake Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Martin RD over Drake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.