US Bridges

W Mall Entrance over Eastdale Ditch

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 75 Ft W of Eastdale Cir · Structure no. 011621

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Mall Entrance over Eastdale Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying W Mall Entrance over Eastdale Ditch in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,160 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Mall Entrance
CrossesEastdale Ditch
Location75 Ft W of Eastdale Cir
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.38566, -86.20987
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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating90.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 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 traffic7,000 (1992)
Projected traffic8,160 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$642,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Mall Entrance over Eastdale Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Mall Entrance over Eastdale 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does W Mall Entrance over Eastdale Ditch carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Mall Entrance over Eastdale Ditch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns W Mall Entrance over Eastdale Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.