US Bridges

Bradford Drive over SR 255

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 1.2 MI N JCT I565 * SR255 · Structure no. 014662

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
289 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,779
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradford Drive over SR 255 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bradford Drive over SR 255 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 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 19,779 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,691 by 2043. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBradford Drive
CrossesSR 255
Location1.2 MI N JCT I565 * SR255
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.72808, -86.67066
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.4 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,779 (2023)
Projected traffic27,691 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bradford Drive over SR 255 built?

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

What condition is Bradford Drive over SR 255 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bradford Drive over SR 255 carry?

About 19,779 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bradford Drive over SR 255?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns Bradford Drive over SR 255?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.