O. Patterson RD over Flint River
FairPosted for loadMadison County, Alabama · 0.5 MI W JCT CO RD 450 · Structure no. 005685
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 508 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,513
- 2002 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
O. Patterson RD over Flint River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying O. Patterson RD over Flint River 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 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 1,513 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,820 by 2042. The structure is 508 ft (154.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was O. Patterson RD over Flint River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is O. Patterson 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 2024.
How much traffic does O. Patterson RD over Flint River carry?
About 1,513 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is O. Patterson RD over Flint River?
The structure is 508 ft (154.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns O. Patterson RD over Flint River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.