US Bridges

Woodley Rd. over Whites Slough

PoorPosted for load

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.75 MI W of Vir. Loop · Structure no. 003047

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
1993 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodley Rd. over Whites Slough is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodley Rd. over Whites Slough in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,050 by 2045. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodley Rd.
CrossesWhites Slough
Location0.75 MI W of Vir. Loop
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.30403, -86.24716
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (1993)
Projected traffic5,050 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$704,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodley Rd. over Whites Slough built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodley Rd. over Whites Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Woodley Rd. over Whites Slough carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Woodley Rd. over Whites Slough?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Woodley Rd. over Whites Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.