US Bridges

Lendon Main over Un Named Ditch

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 2.5 Mile East U.S.231 · Structure no. 020675

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
168
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lendon Main over Un Named Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Lendon Main over Un Named Ditch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 168 vehicles a day, projected to reach 235 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLendon Main
CrossesUn Named Ditch
Location2.5 Mile East U.S.231
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.67722, -86.55167
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2024)
Projected traffic235 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$867,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lendon Main over Un Named Ditch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lendon Main over Un Named 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Lendon Main over Un Named Ditch carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lendon Main over Un Named Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Lendon Main over Un Named Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.