US Bridges

Fresno LN over Wares Ferry Ditch

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 200FT S of Ray DR · Structure no. 008300

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fresno LN over Wares Ferry Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Fresno LN over Wares Ferry Ditch in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 357 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFresno LN
CrossesWares Ferry Ditch
Location200FT S of Ray DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.39024, -86.23096
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 inspectionJune 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 rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1992)
Projected traffic357 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$431,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fresno LN over Wares Ferry Ditch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fresno LN over Wares Ferry 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Fresno LN over Wares Ferry Ditch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fresno LN over Wares Ferry Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Fresno LN over Wares Ferry Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.