US Bridges

Madison Blvd. over Bradford Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 1.6 MI E Madison Co. Line · Structure no. 005508

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
272 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,912
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Blvd. over Bradford Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Madison Blvd. over Bradford Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 2,912 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,612 by 2035. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMadison Blvd.
CrossesBradford Creek
Location1.6 MI E Madison Co. Line
RouteCity Street 20
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.67167, -86.76333
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,912 (2000)
Projected traffic6,612 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Madison Blvd. over Bradford Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison Blvd. over Bradford Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Madison Blvd. over Bradford Creek carry?

About 2,912 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Madison Blvd. over Bradford Creek?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Blvd. over Bradford Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.