US Bridges

Patton Road over Mcdonald Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · Patton * Mcdonald Creek · Structure no. 009497

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,700
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patton Road over Mcdonald Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Patton Road over Mcdonald Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 83 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 12,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,800 by 2045. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPatton Road
CrossesMcdonald Creek
LocationPatton * Mcdonald Creek
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.69333, -86.62833
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,700 (2025)
Projected traffic17,800 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$652,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Patton Road over Mcdonald Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Patton Road over Mcdonald 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 Patton Road over Mcdonald Creek carry?

About 12,700 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Patton Road over Mcdonald Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Patton Road over Mcdonald Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.