Bell RD over Drainage Ditch
FairMontgomery County, Alabama · 1.2 MI N of US 231 · Structure no. 007996
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 1990 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bell RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Bell RD over Drainage Ditch in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bell RD over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bell 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Bell RD over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bell RD over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Bell RD over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.