US Bridges

Mcgehee RD over Gladlane Ditch

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 1.3 MI E of Woodley RD · Structure no. 011918

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcgehee RD over Gladlane Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Mcgehee RD over Gladlane Ditch in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 65 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,615 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMcgehee RD
CrossesGladlane Ditch
Location1.3 MI E of Woodley RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.33645, -86.25191
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (1990)
Projected traffic11,615 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$354,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcgehee RD over Gladlane Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Mcgehee RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mcgehee RD over Gladlane Ditch carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mcgehee RD over Gladlane Ditch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Mcgehee RD over Gladlane Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.