US Bridges

Wares Ferry Road over Jenkins Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Alabama · 3.1 MI NW of US 80 · Structure no. 009330

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
228 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wares Ferry Road over Jenkins Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Wares Ferry Road over Jenkins 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2044. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesWares Ferry Road
CrossesJenkins Creek
Location3.1 MI NW of US 80
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.4031, -86.11461
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (1988)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wares Ferry Road over Jenkins Creek built?

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

What condition is Wares Ferry Road over Jenkins 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 Road over Jenkins Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wares Ferry Road over Jenkins Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wares Ferry Road over Jenkins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.