US Bridges

Four Mile Postroa over Aldridge Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 1204 Four Mile Post RD · Structure no. 009736

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,240
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Four Mile Postroa over Aldridge Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Four Mile Postroa over Aldridge Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 12,240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,136 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFour Mile Postroa
CrossesAldridge Creek
Location1204 Four Mile Post RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.67167, -86.55
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,240 (2024)
Projected traffic17,136 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Four Mile Postroa over Aldridge Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Four Mile Postroa over Aldridge 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 2024.

How much traffic does Four Mile Postroa over Aldridge Creek carry?

About 12,240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Four Mile Postroa over Aldridge Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Four Mile Postroa over Aldridge Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.