US Bridges

Old Madison Pike over Rainbow Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.15MI W Wall-Triana · Structure no. 016835

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
1996 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Madison Pike over Rainbow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Madison Pike over Rainbow 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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,960 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Madison Pike
CrossesRainbow Creek
Location0.15MI W Wall-Triana
RouteCity Street 1016
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.70833, -86.71
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (1996)
Projected traffic15,960 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$651,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Madison Pike over Rainbow Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Madison Pike over Rainbow Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Old Madison Pike over Rainbow Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Old Madison Pike over Rainbow Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Old Madison Pike over Rainbow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.