US Bridges

Madison Street over Conecuh Valley R.R.

Fair

Pike County, Alabama · City of Troy · Structure no. 001541

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
110 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,650
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Street over Conecuh Valley R.R. is a concrete slab carrying Madison Street over Conecuh Valley R.R. in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 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 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2039. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMadison Street
CrossesConecuh Valley R.R.
LocationCity of Troy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.80833, -85.96667
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2019)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Madison Street over Conecuh Valley R.R. built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison Street over Conecuh Valley R.R. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Madison Street over Conecuh Valley R.R. carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Madison Street over Conecuh Valley R.R.?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Street over Conecuh Valley R.R.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.