US Bridges

Zelda RD over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.2 MI E of Ann ST · Structure no. 013013

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zelda RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Zelda RD over Drainage Ditch in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,080 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesZelda RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.2 MI E of Ann ST
RouteCity Street 40
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.36408, -86.26774
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (1992)
Projected traffic8,080 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Zelda RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zelda 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 Zelda RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Zelda RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Zelda RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.