US Bridges

Hanson Road over Drainage Ditch

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Alabama · 0.5 MI East of Patton RD · Structure no. DAPAMCRED000023

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Hanson Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hanson Road over Drainage Ditch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHanson Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.5 MI East of Patton RD
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.67288, -86.62051
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2016)
Projected traffic350 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Hanson Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hanson Road over Drainage Ditch 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 Hanson Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Hanson Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Hanson Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Army.