US Bridges

Martin Road over Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 0.4 MI W of Indian Creek · Structure no. DAPAMCRED000014

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Martin Road over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Martin Road over Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMartin Road
CrossesCreek
Location0.4 MI W of Indian Creek
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.64478, -86.69294
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2016)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Martin Road over 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 Creek carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Martin Road over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Martin Road over Creek?

It is owned by the Army.