US Bridges

Halifax LN over Gladlane Ditch

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 200 Ft W of Halifax Ct · Structure no. 010768

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halifax LN over Gladlane Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Halifax LN over Gladlane Ditch in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHalifax LN
CrossesGladlane Ditch
Location200 Ft W of Halifax Ct
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.32278, -86.25365
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (1990)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2044
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$590,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Halifax LN over Gladlane Ditch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halifax LN over Gladlane 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Halifax LN over Gladlane Ditch carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Halifax LN over Gladlane Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Halifax LN over Gladlane Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.