US Bridges

Nature DR over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 200 Ft S of Pinebrook DR · Structure no. 009688

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nature DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Nature DR over Drainage Ditch 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.

It carries about 560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 784 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNature DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location200 Ft S of Pinebrook DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.3883, -86.19367
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2006)
Projected traffic784 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$535,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nature DR over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Nature DR over Drainage Ditch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nature DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nature DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nature DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.