US Bridges

New Market RD over Mtn Fork Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 0.3 MI W New Market · Structure no. 016391

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,330
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Market RD over Mtn Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Market RD over Mtn Fork Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,330 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,608 by 2042. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Market RD
CrossesMtn Fork Creek
Location0.3 MI W New Market
RouteCounty Highway 462
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.91026, -86.43738
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,330 (2003)
Projected traffic1,608 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Market RD over Mtn Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Market RD over Mtn Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does New Market RD over Mtn Fork Creek carry?

About 1,330 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is New Market RD over Mtn Fork Creek?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns New Market RD over Mtn Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.