US Bridges

Countryside Lane over Montgomery East Ditch

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.14 Mi.N.Of Waresferry · Structure no. 014631

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Countryside Lane over Montgomery East Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Countryside Lane over Montgomery East Ditch in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 101 by 2045. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCountryside Lane
CrossesMontgomery East Ditch
Location0.14 Mi.N.Of Waresferry
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.40539, -86.18691
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1991)
Projected traffic101 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Countryside Lane over Montgomery East Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Countryside Lane over Montgomery East 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Countryside Lane over Montgomery East Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is Countryside Lane over Montgomery East Ditch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Countryside Lane over Montgomery East Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.