US Bridges

Martin Road over US 231: SR 53_

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 4 MI S JCT US 431*231 · Structure no. 021293

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin Road over US 231: SR 53_ is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Martin Road over US 231: SR 53_ in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,060 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 324 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMartin Road
CrossesUS 231: SR 53_
Location4 MI S JCT US 431*231
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.67167, -86.575
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width324 ft (98.8 m)
Roadway width240 ft (73.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2023)
Projected traffic11,060 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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$9.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Martin Road over US 231: SR 53_ built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martin Road over US 231: SR 53_ 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 2024.

How much traffic does Martin Road over US 231: SR 53_ carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Martin Road over US 231: SR 53_?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 324 ft wide.

Who owns Martin Road over US 231: SR 53_?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.