US Bridges

Patton Road over Martin Road

Good

Madison County, Alabama · Redstone Arsenal · Structure no. DAPAMCRED000004

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,064
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Patton Road over Martin Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Patton Road over Martin Road in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 10,064 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 36 ft wide.

CarriesPatton Road
CrossesMartin Road
LocationRedstone Arsenal
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.64745, -86.6287
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 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 width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,064 (2016)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Patton Road over Martin Road built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Patton Road over Martin Road 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 Patton Road over Martin Road carry?

About 10,064 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Patton Road over Martin Road?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Patton Road over Martin Road?

It is owned by the Army.