US Bridges

Oscar Patterson R over Rice Branch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.5 W JCT CO RD 305 · Structure no. 001677

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oscar Patterson R over Rice Branch is a concrete slab carrying Oscar Patterson R over Rice Branch 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOscar Patterson R
CrossesRice Branch
Location0.5 W JCT CO RD 305
RouteCounty Highway 453
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.88043, -86.45514
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (1992)
Projected traffic730 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$473,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oscar Patterson R over Rice Branch built?

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

What condition is Oscar Patterson R over Rice 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Oscar Patterson R over Rice Branch carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oscar Patterson R over Rice Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Oscar Patterson R over Rice Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.