US Bridges

Barnes ST over West End Ditch

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Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.1 MI S of Day ST · Structure no. 013559

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barnes ST over West End Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Barnes ST over West End Ditch in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBarnes ST
CrossesWest End Ditch
Location0.1 MI S of Day ST
RouteCity Street 1
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.36743, -86.34669
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (1990)
Projected traffic152 by 2043
Trucks1%
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$540,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barnes ST over West End Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barnes ST over West End 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 Barnes ST over West End Ditch carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Barnes ST over West End Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Barnes ST over West End Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.