US Bridges

Bradford Drive over Mid City Exit

Good

Madison County, Alabama · Huntsville · Structure no. 021450

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Other
Other
Length
300 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,919
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradford Drive over Mid City Exit is a other other carrying Bradford Drive over Mid City Exit in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 15,919 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,287 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBradford Drive
CrossesMid City Exit
LocationHuntsville
RouteState Highway 255
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.73039, -86.66936
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,919 (2023)
Projected traffic22,287 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bradford Drive over Mid City Exit built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradford Drive over Mid City Exit 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bradford Drive over Mid City Exit carry?

About 15,919 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bradford Drive over Mid City Exit?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bradford Drive over Mid City Exit?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.