US Bridges

0LD Madison Pike over Southern Rr*sherwood Crk

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · Jct.Old Madison Pk*sou.Rr · Structure no. 015054

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

0LD Madison Pike over Southern Rr*sherwood Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 0LD Madison Pike over Southern Rr*sherwood Crk in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,800 by 2044. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries0LD Madison Pike
CrossesSouthern Rr*sherwood Crk
LocationJct.Old Madison Pk*sou.Rr
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.71467, -86.64808
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2024)
Projected traffic15,800 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 0LD Madison Pike over Southern Rr*sherwood Crk built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 0LD Madison Pike over Southern Rr*sherwood Crk 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 0LD Madison Pike over Southern Rr*sherwood Crk carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 0LD Madison Pike over Southern Rr*sherwood Crk?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns 0LD Madison Pike over Southern Rr*sherwood Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.