US Bridges

Wares Ferry RD over Montgomery East Ditch

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.16 MI N of Pinebrook DR · Structure no. 009983

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wares Ferry RD over Montgomery East Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Wares Ferry RD over Montgomery East Ditch in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,920 by 2045. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesWares Ferry RD
CrossesMontgomery East Ditch
Location0.16 MI N of Pinebrook DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.40139, -86.18833
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2006)
Projected traffic3,920 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wares Ferry RD over Montgomery East Ditch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wares Ferry RD over Montgomery East 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Wares Ferry RD over Montgomery East Ditch carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wares Ferry RD over Montgomery East Ditch?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wares Ferry RD over Montgomery East Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.