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Mcdaniel Ave. over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Anniston Mcdaniel Ave · Structure no. 008645

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
625
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdaniel Ave. over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Mcdaniel Ave. over Drainage Ditch in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 625 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMcdaniel Ave.
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationAnniston Mcdaniel Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.66098, -85.84734
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (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$359,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcdaniel Ave. over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcdaniel 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 Mcdaniel Ave. over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mcdaniel Ave. over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mcdaniel Ave. over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.