US Bridges

Perry Hill RD over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 50 Ft N of Beth Manor DR · Structure no. 012001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,000
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perry Hill RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Perry Hill RD over Drainage Ditch in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,201 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPerry Hill RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location50 Ft N of Beth Manor DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.36548, -86.24418
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
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (1992)
Projected traffic10,201 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Perry Hill RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perry Hill RD over Drainage 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Perry Hill RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Perry Hill RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Perry Hill RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.