US Bridges

Wall-Triana HWY over Love Ditch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.6 MI S CO RD 068 · Structure no. 001713

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wall-Triana HWY over Love Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Wall-Triana HWY over Love Ditch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWall-Triana HWY
CrossesLove Ditch
Location0.6 MI S CO RD 068
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.83803, -86.74915
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (1992)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2035
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$240,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wall-Triana HWY over Love Ditch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wall-Triana HWY over Love 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wall-Triana HWY over Love Ditch carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wall-Triana HWY over Love Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Wall-Triana HWY over Love Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.