US Bridges

Martin Road over Stream W of Mcdonald Crk

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 0.8 Miles West of Gate 1 · Structure no. DAPAMCRED000003

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
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 Stream W of Mcdonald Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Martin Road over Stream W of Mcdonald Crk 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2046. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 81 ft wide.

CarriesMartin Road
CrossesStream W of Mcdonald Crk
Location0.8 Miles West of Gate 1
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.64976, -86.61761
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 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
Trucks15%
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 Stream W of Mcdonald Crk built?

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

What condition is Martin Road over Stream W of Mcdonald Crk 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Martin Road over Stream W of Mcdonald Crk carry?

About 14,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Martin Road over Stream W of Mcdonald Crk?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Martin Road over Stream W of Mcdonald Crk?

It is owned by the Army.