US Bridges

Wallahatchie Road over Drainage Relief

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 2.4 MI NE of Old Pike RD · Structure no. 011846

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,872
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wallahatchie Road over Drainage Relief is a concrete culvert carrying Wallahatchie Road over Drainage Relief in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,872 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,808 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesWallahatchie Road
CrossesDrainage Relief
Location2.4 MI NE of Old Pike RD
RouteCounty Highway 84
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.30148, -86.06952
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating64.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic1,872 (2023)
Projected traffic2,808 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$421,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wallahatchie Road over Drainage Relief built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wallahatchie Road over Drainage Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Wallahatchie Road over Drainage Relief carry?

About 1,872 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wallahatchie Road over Drainage Relief?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wallahatchie Road over Drainage Relief?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.