US Bridges

Old Madison Pike over Mcdonald Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.2 Mile North I-565 · Structure no. 020138

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,300
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Madison Pike over Mcdonald Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Madison Pike over Mcdonald Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 25,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,420 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 168 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Madison Pike
CrossesMcdonald Creek
Location0.2 Mile North I-565
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.71447, -86.6522
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width168 ft (51.2 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,300 (2024)
Projected traffic35,420 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Madison Pike over Mcdonald Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Madison Pike over Mcdonald 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 July 2024.

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

About 25,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Madison Pike over Mcdonald Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 168 ft wide.

Who owns Old Madison Pike over Mcdonald Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.