US Bridges

Joe Quick RD over Flint River

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Alabama · 0.3 MI NE JCT CO RD 187 · Structure no. 003353

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
318 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,078
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joe Quick RD over Flint River is a concrete tee beam carrying Joe Quick RD over Flint River in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,078 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,693 by 2041. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesJoe Quick RD
CrossesFlint River
Location0.3 MI NE JCT CO RD 187
RouteCounty Highway 154
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.93761, -86.52251
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating37.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,078 (2003)
Projected traffic3,693 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Joe Quick RD over Flint River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joe Quick RD over Flint 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Joe Quick RD over Flint River carry?

About 3,078 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Joe Quick RD over Flint River?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Joe Quick RD over Flint River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.