US Bridges

Duquesne DR over Sherwood Ditch

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 200 Ft W of Avondale ST · Structure no. 008766

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
600
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duquesne DR over Sherwood Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Duquesne DR 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDuquesne DR
CrossesSherwood Ditch
Location200 Ft W of Avondale ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.36913, -86.24786
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 inspectionMay 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 rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (1992)
Projected traffic707 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$634,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Duquesne DR over Sherwood Ditch built?

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

What condition is Duquesne DR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Duquesne DR over Sherwood Ditch carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Duquesne DR over Sherwood Ditch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Duquesne DR over Sherwood Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.