US Bridges

Washingtonferry RD over West End Ditch

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.6 MI E US.31 · Structure no. 011241

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washingtonferry RD over West End Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Washingtonferry RD over West End Ditch in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWashingtonferry RD
CrossesWest End Ditch
Location0.6 MI E US.31
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.39226, -86.38198
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (1990)
Projected traffic290 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$404,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washingtonferry RD over West End Ditch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washingtonferry RD over West End 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Washingtonferry RD over West End Ditch carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Washingtonferry RD over West End Ditch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Washingtonferry RD over West End Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.