US Bridges

Wares Ferry Road over Drainage Ditch

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · .6 MI Off US 80 E · Structure no. 009328

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wares Ferry Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Wares Ferry Road over Drainage Ditch in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 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 Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location.6 MI Off US 80 E
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.37057, -86.10156
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1993)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$349,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wares Ferry Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Wares Ferry Road over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Wares Ferry Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wares Ferry Road over Drainage Ditch?

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

Who owns Wares Ferry Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.