US Bridges

Enter Bell Park over Relief Ditch

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 1.0 Mile West US 231 · Structure no. 019962

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Enter Bell Park over Relief Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Enter Bell Park over Relief Ditch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 210 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesEnter Bell Park
CrossesRelief Ditch
Location1.0 Mile West US 231
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.61667, -86.56667
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic210 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$495,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Enter Bell Park over Relief Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Enter Bell Park over Relief 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Enter Bell Park over Relief Ditch carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Enter Bell Park over Relief Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Enter Bell Park over Relief Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.