US Bridges

Buxton Road over Drain Ditch

FairClosed to traffic

Madison County, Alabama · Just East of Gate 2 · Structure no. DAPAMCRED000005

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2016
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,950
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Buxton Road over Drain Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Buxton Road over Drain Ditch in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 3,950 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2036. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBuxton Road
CrossesDrain Ditch
LocationJust East of Gate 2
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.59575, -86.60256
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2016
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation*: *
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,950 (2016)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buxton Road over Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buxton Road over Drain 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 May 2016.

How much traffic does Buxton Road over Drain Ditch carry?

About 3,950 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Buxton Road over Drain Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Buxton Road over Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the Army.