US Bridges

Dodd Road over Huntsville Spring Branch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 1.5 MI S Martin Road · Structure no. DAPAMCRED000015

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
210 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Dodd Road over Huntsville Spring Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dodd Road over Huntsville Spring Branch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDodd Road
CrossesHuntsville Spring Branch
Location1.5 MI S Martin Road
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.61908, -86.66506
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2016)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Dodd Road over Huntsville Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dodd Road over Huntsville Spring Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Dodd Road over Huntsville Spring Branch carry?

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

How long is Dodd Road over Huntsville Spring Branch?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Dodd Road over Huntsville Spring Branch?

It is owned by the Army.