US Bridges

Buckingham DR over Audubon Ditch

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 200 Ft W of Sunshine DR · Structure no. 008821

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckingham DR over Audubon Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Buckingham DR over Audubon 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBuckingham DR
CrossesAudubon Ditch
Location200 Ft W of Sunshine DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.32285, -86.29222
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (1990)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2043
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$442,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buckingham DR over Audubon Ditch built?

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

What condition is Buckingham DR over Audubon 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Buckingham DR over Audubon Ditch carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Buckingham DR over Audubon Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Buckingham DR over Audubon Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.