Martin Road over Indian Creek
GoodMadison County, Alabama · 0.6 MI W of Rideout RD · Structure no. DAPAMCRED000012
- Built
- 1940
- 85 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
- 7,800
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Martin Road over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Martin Road over Indian Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 85 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2046. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Martin Road over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Martin Road over Indian Creek 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 Indian Creek carry?
About 7,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Martin Road over Indian Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Martin Road over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the Army.