Butler Mill RD over Paint Rock River
FairMadison County, Alabama · 2.2 MI E JCT CO RD 5 37 · Structure no. 000447
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 165 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 272
- 1990 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Butler Mill RD over Paint Rock River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Butler Mill RD over Paint Rock River in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 98 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 6 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 272 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 382 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Butler Mill RD over Paint Rock River built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Butler Mill RD over Paint Rock River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Butler Mill RD over Paint Rock River carry?
About 272 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Butler Mill RD over Paint Rock River?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Butler Mill RD over Paint Rock River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.