US Bridges

Rosa L Parks Ave over Cloverland Ditch

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 200 Ft S of Iris LN · Structure no. 014082

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosa L Parks Ave over Cloverland Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Rosa L Parks Ave over Cloverland Ditch in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 77 years old, older 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRosa L Parks Ave
CrossesCloverland Ditch
Location200 Ft S of Iris LN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.3298, -86.3161
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (1992)
Projected traffic5,100 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$840,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rosa L Parks Ave over Cloverland Ditch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Rosa L Parks Ave over Cloverland 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rosa L Parks Ave over Cloverland Ditch carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rosa L Parks Ave over Cloverland Ditch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Rosa L Parks Ave over Cloverland Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.