US Bridges

Wares Ferry RD over Holy Water Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.3 MI W of Eastern Blvd · Structure no. 009324

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wares Ferry RD over Holy Water Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Wares Ferry RD over Holy Water Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,080 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWares Ferry RD
CrossesHoly Water Creek
Location0.3 MI W of Eastern Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.3899, -86.21551
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (1990)
Projected traffic4,080 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$611,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wares Ferry RD over Holy Water Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wares Ferry RD over Holy Water Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wares Ferry RD over Holy Water Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wares Ferry RD over Holy Water Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wares Ferry RD over Holy Water Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.