Hobbs Island RD over Flint River
FairPosted for loadMadison County, Alabama · 4 MI W JCT HWY 431 S · Structure no. 003888
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,018 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hobbs Island RD over Flint River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hobbs Island RD over Flint River in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2041. The structure is 1,018 ft (310.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hobbs Island RD over Flint River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hobbs Island 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Hobbs Island RD over Flint River carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hobbs Island RD over Flint River?
The structure is 1,018 ft (310.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Hobbs Island RD over Flint River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.