US Bridges

Martin Road over Betts Spring Branch

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 1 MI W of Zierdt Rd. · Structure no. 021251

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
9,005
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin Road over Betts Spring Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Martin Road over Betts Spring Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9,005 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,370 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMartin Road
CrossesBetts Spring Branch
Location1 MI W of Zierdt Rd.
RouteCity Street 463
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.64806, -86.74225
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,005 (2023)
Projected traffic13,370 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Martin Road over Betts Spring Branch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martin Road over Betts 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Martin Road over Betts Spring Branch carry?

About 9,005 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Martin Road over Betts Spring Branch?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Martin Road over Betts Spring Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.