US Bridges

Mill Road over Madison Branch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.7 MI W Sullivan St. · Structure no. 001354

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Road over Madison Branch is a masonry culvert carrying Mill Road over Madison Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMill Road
CrossesMadison Branch
Location0.7 MI W Sullivan St.
RouteCity Street 1352
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.7, -86.76333
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (1992)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$415,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Road over Madison Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Road over Madison 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Road over Madison Branch carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mill Road over Madison Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Road over Madison Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.