PATTON ROAD
Carrying PATTON ROAD over MARTIN ROAD
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Madison, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PATTON ROAD
The PATTON ROAD bridge in Madison, Alabama carries PATTON ROAD over MARTIN ROAD. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2007, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 38.1 meters (125 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,064 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by NASA.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PATTON ROAD compares
Live comparison across Alabama.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1962
- Last Reconstructed
- 2007
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 38.1 m (125 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.1 m (36 ft)
- Owner
- NASA
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10,064 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- DAPAMCRED000004
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PATTON ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare PATTON ROAD against other structures in Madison and across Alabama. Alabama bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for PATTON ROAD?
PATTON ROAD in Madison, Alabama has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PATTON ROAD inspected?
PATTON ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 10,064 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PATTON ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PATTON ROAD?
PATTON ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PATTON ROAD?
PATTON ROAD is owned and maintained by NASA.
How old is PATTON ROAD and does age affect safety?
PATTON ROAD was built in 1962, making it 64 years old and last reconstructed in 2007.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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