Upper Wetumpka RD over NS RR (abandoned)
PoorClosed to trafficMontgomery County, Alabama · 0.3 MI E of N Ripley ST · Structure no. 008716
- 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
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).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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.