US Bridges

Wares Ferry RD over Eastdale Ditch

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.33 MI E of Eastern Blvd · Structure no. 009325

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wares Ferry RD over Eastdale Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Wares Ferry RD over Eastdale Ditch 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.

It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,140 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWares Ferry RD
CrossesEastdale Ditch
Location0.33 MI E of Eastern Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.39269, -86.2058
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic6,000 (1991)
Projected traffic7,140 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$915,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wares Ferry RD over Eastdale Ditch built?

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

What condition is Wares Ferry RD over Eastdale 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wares Ferry RD over Eastdale Ditch carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wares Ferry RD over Eastdale Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Wares Ferry RD over Eastdale Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.