US Bridges

Old Madison Pike over Indian Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 0.5 Mile East Slaughter R · Structure no. 019000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Madison Pike over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Madison Pike over Indian Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,605 by 2043. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Madison Pike
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.5 Mile East Slaughter R
RouteCity Street 301
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.709, -86.70114
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2023)
Projected traffic19,605 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$5.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Madison Pike over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Madison Pike over Indian 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 August 2023.

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

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Madison Pike over Indian Creek?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Old Madison Pike over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.