US Bridges

Madison Rd. over Tyro Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Fayette County, Alabama · 3.0 S E of Berry · Structure no. 011260

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2019
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Rd. over Tyro Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Madison Rd. over Tyro Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 4 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2034. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesMadison Rd.
CrossesTyro Creek
Location3.0 S E of Berry
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.63835, -87.55428
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2019
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating4 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (1996)
Projected traffic62 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$219,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Madison Rd. over Tyro Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison Rd. over Tyro 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 December 2019.

How much traffic does Madison Rd. over Tyro Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is Madison Rd. over Tyro Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Rd. over Tyro Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.