Wares Ferry Road over Drainage Relief
GoodPosted for loadMontgomery County, Alabama · 5.8 MI NW of US 80E · Structure no. 009331
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 1993 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wares Ferry Road over Drainage Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Wares Ferry Road over Drainage Relief 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wares Ferry Road over Drainage Relief built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wares Ferry Road over Drainage Relief 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 Relief carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wares Ferry Road over Drainage Relief?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Wares Ferry Road over Drainage Relief?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.