US Bridges

Patton Road over Trib Huntsville Spr Br

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · S of Sportsman RD · Structure no. DAPAMCRED0VBC62

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Patton Road over Trib Huntsville Spr Br is a concrete culvert carrying Patton Road over Trib Huntsville Spr Br in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPatton Road
CrossesTrib Huntsville Spr Br
LocationS of Sportsman RD
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.65136, -86.62867
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2016)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2046
Trucks15%
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 Patton Road over Trib Huntsville Spr Br built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Patton Road over Trib Huntsville Spr Br 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 Patton Road over Trib Huntsville Spr Br carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Patton Road over Trib Huntsville Spr Br?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Patton Road over Trib Huntsville Spr Br?

It is owned by the Army.