US Bridges

Hobbs Road over Aldridge Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 1.2 M East of HWY 231 S · Structure no. 014540

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hobbs Road over Aldridge Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hobbs Road over Aldridge Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,700 by 2044. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHobbs Road
CrossesAldridge Creek
Location1.2 M East of HWY 231 S
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.6123, -86.5438
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2024)
Projected traffic7,700 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hobbs Road over Aldridge Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hobbs Road over Aldridge Creek 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 Hobbs Road over Aldridge Creek carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hobbs Road over Aldridge Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Hobbs Road over Aldridge Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.