US Bridges

Woodley RD over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 500 Ft N of Waverly DR · Structure no. 004579

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodley RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Woodley RD over Drainage Ditch in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodley RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location500 Ft N of Waverly DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.33385, -86.27044
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 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 traffic4,500 (1992)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2043
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$330,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodley RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodley RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Woodley RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Woodley RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Woodley RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.