US Bridges

West 4th Street over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Anniston W 4th Street · Structure no. 005101

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
875
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 4th Street over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying West 4th Street over Drainage Ditch in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 875 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest 4th Street
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationAnniston W 4th Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.65, -85.75
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic875 (2025)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$564,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West 4th Street over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 4th Street 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does West 4th Street over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 875 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West 4th Street over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns West 4th Street over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.