US Bridges

Heart of Huntsvill over Huntsville Spring Branch

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 0.5 Mile North U.S. 431 · Structure no. 019748

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
327 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heart of Huntsvill over Huntsville Spring Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Heart of Huntsvill over Huntsville Spring Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,120 by 2043. The structure is 327 ft (99.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHeart of Huntsvill
CrossesHuntsville Spring Branch
Location0.5 Mile North U.S. 431
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.73, -86.59833
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length327 ft (99.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2023)
Projected traffic8,120 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$4.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Heart of Huntsvill over Huntsville Spring Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heart of Huntsvill over Huntsville Spring Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Heart of Huntsvill over Huntsville Spring Branch carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Heart of Huntsvill over Huntsville Spring Branch?

The structure is 327 ft (99.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Heart of Huntsvill over Huntsville Spring Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.