US Bridges

Wares Ferry RD over Froggy Bottom Pond

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.25 MI E of Cntryside LN · Structure no. 005831

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
1993 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wares Ferry RD over Froggy Bottom Pond is a concrete slab carrying Wares Ferry RD over Froggy Bottom Pond in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2045. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesWares Ferry RD
CrossesFroggy Bottom Pond
Location0.25 MI E of Cntryside LN
RouteCity Street 8
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.40535, -86.18196
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (1993)
Projected traffic1,515 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$528,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wares Ferry RD over Froggy Bottom Pond built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wares Ferry RD over Froggy Bottom Pond 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Wares Ferry RD over Froggy Bottom Pond carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wares Ferry RD over Froggy Bottom Pond?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wares Ferry RD over Froggy Bottom Pond?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.