Martin Road over Huntsville Spring Branch
GoodMadison County, Alabama · 200 Yards E Gate 1 · Structure no. DAPAMCRED000011
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 285 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,800
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Martin Road over Huntsville Spring Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Martin Road over Huntsville Spring Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2046. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Martin Road over Huntsville Spring Branch built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Martin Road over Huntsville Spring Branch 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 Huntsville Spring Branch carry?
About 14,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Martin Road over Huntsville Spring Branch?
The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Martin Road over Huntsville Spring Branch?
It is owned by the Army.