Medaris RD over Blue Spring Branch
GoodMadison County, Alabama · 2502 Medaris RD · Structure no. 011504
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,235
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Medaris RD over Blue Spring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Medaris RD over Blue Spring Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,235 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,518 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Medaris RD over Blue Spring Branch built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Medaris RD over Blue Spring Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Medaris RD over Blue Spring Branch carry?
About 4,235 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Medaris RD over Blue Spring Branch?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Medaris RD over Blue Spring Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.