US Bridges

Martin Road over Mcdonald Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.5 Miles West of Gate 1 · Structure no. DAPAMCRED000002

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,800
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Martin Road over Mcdonald Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Martin Road over Mcdonald Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 63 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 14,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2046. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 81 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMartin Road
CrossesMcdonald Creek
Location0.5 Miles West of Gate 1
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.65339, -86.61278
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,800 (2016)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Martin Road over Mcdonald Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Martin Road over Mcdonald Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Martin Road over Mcdonald Creek carry?

About 14,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Martin Road over Mcdonald Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Martin Road over Mcdonald Creek?

It is owned by the Army.