US Bridges

O. Patterson RD over Mountain Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Alabama · 1.5 MI W JCT CO RD 305 · Structure no. 006071

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
297 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,513
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

O. Patterson RD over Mountain Fork Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying O. Patterson RD over Mountain Fork 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 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 1,815 by 2041. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesO. Patterson RD
CrossesMountain Fork Creek
Location1.5 MI W JCT CO RD 305
RouteCounty Highway 453
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.88054, -86.47228
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,513 (2002)
Projected traffic1,815 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was O. Patterson RD over Mountain Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is O. Patterson RD over Mountain Fork 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does O. Patterson RD over Mountain Fork Creek carry?

About 1,513 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is O. Patterson RD over Mountain Fork Creek?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns O. Patterson RD over Mountain Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.