US Bridges

Ryland Pike over Flint River Relief

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Alabama · 1.0 MI W Maysville · Structure no. 003372

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ryland Pike over Flint River Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying Ryland Pike over Flint River Relief 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,773 by 2042. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRyland Pike
CrossesFlint River Relief
Location1.0 MI W Maysville
RouteCounty Highway 424
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.76708, -86.44723
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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2001)
Projected traffic5,773 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ryland Pike over Flint River Relief built?

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

What condition is Ryland Pike over Flint River Relief 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ryland Pike over Flint River Relief carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ryland Pike over Flint River Relief?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ryland Pike over Flint River Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.