US Bridges

Madison Pike over SR255

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Madison County, Alabama · .3 MI N JCT I565/SR255 · Structure no. 021449

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,687
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Pike over SR255 is a prestressed concrete other carrying Madison Pike over SR255 in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 14,687 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,562 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMadison Pike
CrossesSR255
Location.3 MI N JCT I565/SR255
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.71327, -86.67109
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,687 (2022)
Projected traffic20,562 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$6.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Madison Pike over SR255 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison Pike over SR255 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Madison Pike over SR255 carry?

About 14,687 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Madison Pike over SR255?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Pike over SR255?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.