US Bridges

W Fairview Ave over Genetta Ditch

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.1 MI E of I-65 · Structure no. 004992

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
1988 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Fairview Ave over Genetta Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying W Fairview Ave over Genetta Ditch in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 100 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,176 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 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 Fairview Ave
CrossesGenetta Ditch
Location0.1 MI E of I-65
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.35159, -86.31966
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (1988)
Projected traffic35,176 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$843,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Fairview Ave over Genetta Ditch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is W Fairview Ave over Genetta 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 2024.

How much traffic does W Fairview Ave over Genetta Ditch carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W Fairview Ave over Genetta Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns W Fairview Ave over Genetta Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.