US Bridges

_ampitheatre Road over Bradford Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · _0.020 E of SR 255 · Structure no. 021451

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

_ampitheatre Road over Bradford Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying _ampitheatre Road over Bradford Creek 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 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries_ampitheatre Road
CrossesBradford Creek
Location_0.020 E of SR 255
RouteCity Street 397
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.73308, -86.66963
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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$946,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was _ampitheatre Road over Bradford Creek built?

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

What condition is _ampitheatre Road over Bradford Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does _ampitheatre Road over Bradford Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is _ampitheatre Road over Bradford Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns _ampitheatre Road over Bradford Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.