US Bridges

Thousand Oaks DR over Wares Ferry Ditch

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 200 Ft N of Faunsdale DR · Structure no. 012790

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thousand Oaks DR over Wares Ferry Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Thousand Oaks DR over Wares Ferry Ditch 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 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 151 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesThousand Oaks DR
CrossesWares Ferry Ditch
Location200 Ft N of Faunsdale DR
RouteCity Street 37
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.39101, -86.23314
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 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 traffic75 (1992)
Projected traffic151 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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$403,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thousand Oaks DR over Wares Ferry Ditch built?

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

What condition is Thousand Oaks DR over Wares Ferry 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Thousand Oaks DR over Wares Ferry Ditch carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Thousand Oaks DR over Wares Ferry Ditch?

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

Who owns Thousand Oaks DR over Wares Ferry Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.