US Bridges

Carrol RD over Love Ditch

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.2 MI S CO RD 068 · Structure no. 007187

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
237
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carrol RD over Love Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Carrol RD over Love Ditch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 237 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCarrol RD
CrossesLove Ditch
Location0.2 MI S CO RD 068
RouteCounty Highway 490
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.84443, -86.76676
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237 (2002)
Projected traffic300 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$395,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carrol RD over Love Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carrol RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Carrol RD over Love Ditch carry?

About 237 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carrol RD over Love Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Carrol RD over Love Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.