US Bridges

Upper Wetumpka RD over NS RR (abandoned)

Poor

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.3 MI E of N Ripley ST · Structure no. 008715

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
156 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Wetumpka RD over NS RR (abandoned) is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Upper Wetumpka RD over NS RR (abandoned) in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,630 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUpper Wetumpka RD
CrossesNS RR (abandoned)
Location0.3 MI E of N Ripley ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.38266, -86.29356
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (1991)
Projected traffic6,630 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Upper Wetumpka RD over NS RR (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Wetumpka RD over NS RR (abandoned) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Upper Wetumpka RD over NS RR (abandoned) carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Upper Wetumpka RD over NS RR (abandoned)?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Wetumpka RD over NS RR (abandoned)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.