US Bridges

Macedonia RD over Tyrone Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.5 MI E CO RD 336 · Structure no. 001643

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
934
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macedonia RD over Tyrone Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Macedonia RD over Tyrone Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 934 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,128 by 2042. 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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CarriesMacedonia RD
CrossesTyrone Creek
Location0.5 MI E CO RD 336
RouteCounty Highway 117
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.95658, -86.77421
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic934 (2003)
Projected traffic1,128 by 2042
Trucks1%
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

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$333,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Macedonia RD over Tyrone Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Macedonia RD over Tyrone 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 2024.

How much traffic does Macedonia RD over Tyrone Creek carry?

About 934 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Macedonia RD over Tyrone Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Macedonia RD over Tyrone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.