US Bridges

Hobbs Isl RD (cit over Aldridge Creek

PoorPosted for load

Madison County, Alabama · 0.7 MI SE JCT HWY 231-S · Structure no. 006030

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,720
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hobbs Isl RD (cit over Aldridge Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hobbs Isl RD (cit over Aldridge Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,720 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,408 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHobbs Isl RD (cit
CrossesAldridge Creek
Location0.7 MI SE JCT HWY 231-S
RouteCity Street 13
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.58333, -86.555
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating25.1 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,720 (2024)
Projected traffic9,408 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hobbs Isl RD (cit over Aldridge Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hobbs Isl RD (cit over Aldridge Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Hobbs Isl RD (cit over Aldridge Creek carry?

About 6,720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Hobbs Isl RD (cit over Aldridge Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hobbs Isl RD (cit over Aldridge Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.