US Bridges

Martin Road over Indian Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 6 MI W of Rideout RD · Structure no. DAPAMCRED0VB035

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
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 2013, so it is 12 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2046. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMartin Road
CrossesIndian Creek
Location6 MI W of Rideout RD
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.64556, -86.68578
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2016)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

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 10% are trucks.

How long is Martin Road over Indian Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Martin Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the Army.