US Bridges

W11th*MCDANIEL over Drainage Ditch

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · Ann W 11th & Mcdaniel · Structure no. 008689

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W11th*MCDANIEL over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying W11th*MCDANIEL 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW11th*MCDANIEL
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationAnn W 11th & Mcdaniel
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.65881, -85.84483
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2025)
Projected traffic1,700 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$725,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W11th*MCDANIEL over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is W11th*MCDANIEL over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does W11th*MCDANIEL over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W11th*MCDANIEL over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns W11th*MCDANIEL over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.