US Bridges

Woodley Road over Catoma Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 23.7 MI N Pike CO Line · Structure no. 006156

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
186 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
900
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodley Road over Catoma Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Woodley Road over Catoma Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2044. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesWoodley Road
CrossesCatoma Creek
Location23.7 MI N Pike CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.27809, -86.21917
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (1988)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodley Road over Catoma Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodley Road over Catoma Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Woodley Road over Catoma Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Woodley Road over Catoma Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Woodley Road over Catoma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.