US Bridges

Blake Bottom Road over S.R. 255

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 3 Miles North of U.S. 72 · Structure no. 020919

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,293
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blake Bottom Road over S.R. 255 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blake Bottom Road over S.R. 255 in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 5,293 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,410 by 2042. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBlake Bottom Road
CrossesS.R. 255
Location3 Miles North of U.S. 72
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.7849, -86.6722
Functional classRural 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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,293 (2022)
Projected traffic7,410 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Blake Bottom Road over S.R. 255 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blake Bottom Road over S.R. 255 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 Blake Bottom Road over S.R. 255 carry?

About 5,293 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Blake Bottom Road over S.R. 255?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Blake Bottom Road over S.R. 255?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.