US Bridges

Glen Addie Ave over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Anniston Glen Addie Ave · Structure no. 005447

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
725
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glen Addie Ave over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Glen Addie Ave over Drainage Ditch in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 725 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGlen Addie Ave
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationAnniston Glen Addie Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.65203, -85.83615
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2025)
Projected traffic1,000 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$700,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glen Addie Ave over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glen Addie Ave 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 Glen Addie Ave over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Glen Addie Ave over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Glen Addie Ave over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.