US Bridges

Day Street RD over West End Drainage Ditch

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.3 MI S of Day ST · Structure no. 013234

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Day Street RD over West End Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Day Street RD over West End Drainage Ditch in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDay Street RD
CrossesWest End Drainage Ditch
Location0.3 MI S of Day ST
RouteCity Street 5
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.36518, -86.34009
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
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 traffic200 (1990)
Projected traffic253 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$426,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Day Street RD over West End Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Day Street RD over West End Drainage Ditch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Day Street RD over West End Drainage Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Day Street RD over West End Drainage Ditch?

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

Who owns Day Street RD over West End Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.