US Bridges

Ryland Pike over Flint River

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Alabama · 0.7 MI W Maysville · Structure no. 003373

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
376 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ryland Pike over Flint River is a concrete tee beam carrying Ryland Pike 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 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 5,762 by 2041. The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRyland Pike
CrossesFlint River
Location0.7 MI W Maysville
RouteCounty Highway 424
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.76761, -86.44289
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating39.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+7 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length376 ft (114.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2001)
Projected traffic5,762 by 2041
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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ryland Pike over Flint River built?

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

What condition is Ryland Pike 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 Ryland Pike over Flint River carry?

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

How long is Ryland Pike over Flint River?

The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ryland Pike over Flint River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.