US Bridges

Leeman Ferry RD over Drainage Culvert

Good

Madison County, Alabama · Leeman Ferry at Drake Ave · Structure no. 014622

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leeman Ferry RD over Drainage Culvert is a concrete culvert carrying Leeman Ferry RD over Drainage Culvert in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLeeman Ferry RD
CrossesDrainage Culvert
LocationLeeman Ferry at Drake Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.70523, -86.59164
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic7,400 (2023)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Leeman Ferry RD over Drainage Culvert built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leeman Ferry RD over Drainage Culvert 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 Leeman Ferry RD over Drainage Culvert carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Leeman Ferry RD over Drainage Culvert?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Leeman Ferry RD over Drainage Culvert?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.