US Bridges

Old Madison Pike over Indian Creek Relief

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 1 Mile North I-565 · Structure no. 019839

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Madison Pike over Indian Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying Old Madison Pike over Indian Creek Relief in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Madison Pike
CrossesIndian Creek Relief
Location1 Mile North I-565
RouteCity Street 301
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.70983, -86.6985
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Madison Pike over Indian Creek Relief built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Madison Pike over Indian Creek Relief 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 Relief carry?

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

How long is Old Madison Pike over Indian Creek Relief?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Old Madison Pike over Indian Creek Relief?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.