US Bridges

Woodley Road over Drainage Relief

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 24.2 MI N of Pike CO Line · Structure no. 012749

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodley Road over Drainage Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Woodley Road over Drainage Relief in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesWoodley Road
CrossesDrainage Relief
Location24.2 MI N of Pike CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.28431, -86.22263
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (1988)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodley Road over Drainage Relief built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodley 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Woodley Road over Drainage Relief carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Woodley Road over Drainage Relief?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Woodley Road over Drainage Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.