US Bridges

Maysville RD over Banjo Martin Branch

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Alabama · 0.2 MI No CO RD 1425 · Structure no. 002068

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maysville RD over Banjo Martin Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maysville RD over Banjo Martin Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 795 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesMaysville RD
CrossesBanjo Martin Branch
Location0.2 MI No CO RD 1425
RouteCounty Highway 258
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.79339, -86.45099
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.4 US tons
Inventory rating11.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (1992)
Projected traffic795 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$322,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maysville RD over Banjo Martin Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maysville RD over Banjo Martin 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Maysville RD over Banjo Martin Branch carry?

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

How long is Maysville RD over Banjo Martin Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Maysville RD over Banjo Martin Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.