US Bridges

James Record RD over Bradford Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Madison County, Alabama · 2.1 MI W Redstone · Structure no. 009070

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
239 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Record RD over Bradford Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying James Record RD over Bradford Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,700 by 2043. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJames Record RD
CrossesBradford Creek
Location2.1 MI W Redstone
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.65119, -86.75278
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2023)
Projected traffic7,700 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was James Record RD over Bradford Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is James Record RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does James Record RD over Bradford Creek carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is James Record RD over Bradford Creek?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns James Record RD over Bradford Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.