US Bridges

W Delano Ave. over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.15 MI W of S Court ST · Structure no. 003277

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Delano Ave. over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying W Delano Ave. over Drainage Ditch in Montgomery 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.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Delano Ave.
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.15 MI W of S Court ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.33719, -86.31039
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1992)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$508,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Delano Ave. over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is W Delano Ave. over Drainage 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does W Delano Ave. over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Delano Ave. over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns W Delano Ave. over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.