US Bridges

Carriger RD over Flint River

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 1.2MI E JCT US 231 HWY · Structure no. 021573

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
558 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,949
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carriger RD over Flint River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carriger RD over Flint River in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 68 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 6 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 1,949 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,340 by 2042. The structure is 558 ft (170.2 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCarriger RD
CrossesFlint River
Location1.2MI E JCT US 231 HWY
RouteCounty Highway 244
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.96145, -86.55137
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length558 ft (170.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,949 (2002)
Projected traffic2,340 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carriger RD over Flint River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Carriger RD over Flint River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Carriger RD over Flint River carry?

About 1,949 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carriger RD over Flint River?

The structure is 558 ft (170.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Carriger RD over Flint River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.