US Bridges

Kansas ST over Cypress Pond Ditch

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.18 MI E of Lower Wetum. · Structure no. 004758

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
110
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kansas ST over Cypress Pond Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Kansas ST over Cypress Pond Ditch in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKansas ST
CrossesCypress Pond Ditch
Location0.18 MI E of Lower Wetum.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.40008, -86.28848
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (1990)
Projected traffic202 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$529,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kansas ST over Cypress Pond Ditch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kansas ST over Cypress Pond 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 Kansas ST over Cypress Pond Ditch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kansas ST over Cypress Pond Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Kansas ST over Cypress Pond Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.