US Bridges

Madison Blvd over Indian Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 1.8 MI W JCT SR255 * SR20 · Structure no. 008735

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
306 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
39,200
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Blvd over Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Madison Blvd over Indian Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 39,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,880 by 2041. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMadison Blvd
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1.8 MI W JCT SR255 * SR20
RouteCity Street 20
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.69667, -86.70167
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 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 traffic39,200 (2021)
Projected traffic54,880 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Madison Blvd over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison Blvd over Indian 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Madison Blvd over Indian Creek carry?

About 39,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Madison Blvd over Indian Creek?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Blvd over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.