US Bridges

Collier DR over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Collier DR * Lovoy ST · Structure no. 003848

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Collier DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Collier DR over Drainage Ditch in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCollier DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationCollier DR * Lovoy ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.47833, -86.90833
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks0%
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$331,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Collier DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Collier DR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Collier DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Collier DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Collier DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.