US Bridges

Federal Road over Drainage Relief

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Alabama · 2.1 Mi. E of Lowndes Co. · Structure no. 009634

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
323 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
425
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Federal Road over Drainage Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Federal Road over Drainage Relief in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2045. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFederal Road
CrossesDrainage Relief
Location2.1 Mi. E of Lowndes Co.
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.17683, -86.3827
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans17
Design loadH 15
Structure length323 ft (98.5 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 traffic425 (1988)
Projected traffic600 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Federal Road over Drainage Relief built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Federal Road over Drainage Relief 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Federal Road over Drainage Relief carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Federal Road over Drainage Relief?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Federal Road over Drainage Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.