US Bridges

Hobbs Road over Trib to Spring Branch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 2 Mile West U.S. 231 · Structure no. 021447

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,300
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hobbs Road over Trib to Spring Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Hobbs Road over Trib to Spring Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,900 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHobbs Road
CrossesTrib to Spring Branch
Location2 Mile West U.S. 231
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.61775, -86.58578
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2024)
Projected traffic8,900 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$682,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hobbs Road over Trib to Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hobbs Road over Trib to Spring Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hobbs Road over Trib to Spring Branch carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hobbs Road over Trib to Spring Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Hobbs Road over Trib to Spring Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.