US Bridges

ST Alban@grn Cove over Drainage Ditch

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Madison County, Alabama · 1 M West of 231 Int Redst · Structure no. 019963

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Alban@grn Cove over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying ST Alban@grn Cove over Drainage Ditch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST Alban@grn Cove
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1 M West of 231 Int Redst
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.6177, -86.5788
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating62.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic980 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$474,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Alban@grn Cove over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Alban@grn Cove over Drainage 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 ST Alban@grn Cove over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is ST Alban@grn Cove over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns ST Alban@grn Cove over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.