US Bridges

Al 0025 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · .25 MI N.Hook Lake RD · Structure no. 018901

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,524
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 0025 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Al 0025 over Drainage Ditch in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 7,524 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,534 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAl 0025
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location.25 MI N.Hook Lake RD
RouteU.S. Route 411
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.03626, -85.95924
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,524 (2021)
Projected traffic10,534 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 0025 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 0025 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Al 0025 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 7,524 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Al 0025 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Al 0025 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.