US Bridges

Wall Triana RD over E Channel Bradford Crk

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 1.5 MI S SR20 · Structure no. 014021

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wall Triana RD over E Channel Bradford Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wall Triana RD over E Channel Bradford Crk in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,500 by 2044. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWall Triana RD
CrossesE Channel Bradford Crk
Location1.5 MI S SR20
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.65613, -86.75479
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2015)
Projected traffic31,500 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wall Triana RD over E Channel Bradford Crk built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wall Triana RD over E Channel Bradford Crk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wall Triana RD over E Channel Bradford Crk carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wall Triana RD over E Channel Bradford Crk?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Wall Triana RD over E Channel Bradford Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.