US Bridges

Robbins RD over Sherwood Ditch

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 250FT E of Nottingham RD · Structure no. 008742

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robbins RD over Sherwood Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Robbins RD over Sherwood Ditch 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRobbins RD
CrossesSherwood Ditch
Location250FT E of Nottingham RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.37736, -86.24932
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 rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 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 traffic400 (1992)
Projected traffic510 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$446,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Robbins RD over Sherwood Ditch built?

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

What condition is Robbins RD over Sherwood 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 Robbins RD over Sherwood Ditch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Robbins RD over Sherwood Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Robbins RD over Sherwood Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.