US Bridges

Woodley RD over Barnes Slough

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 1.1 MI S of Vig. Lp. RD · Structure no. 013284

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
306 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodley RD over Barnes Slough is a concrete channel beam carrying Woodley RD over Barnes Slough 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2045. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWoodley RD
CrossesBarnes Slough
Location1.1 MI S of Vig. Lp. RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.28611, -86.224
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (1991)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2045
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

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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodley RD over Barnes Slough built?

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

What condition is Woodley RD over Barnes Slough 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Woodley RD over Barnes Slough carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Woodley RD over Barnes Slough?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Woodley RD over Barnes Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.