Wares Ferry RD over Stream
PoorPosted for loadMontgomery County, Alabama · 0.64 MI S of Riverside RD · Structure no. 009332
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 1988 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wares Ferry RD over Stream is a concrete channel beam carrying Wares Ferry RD over Stream 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,030 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 RD over Stream built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wares Ferry RD over Stream in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Wares Ferry RD over Stream carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wares Ferry RD over Stream?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Wares Ferry RD over Stream?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.