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Liberty Church Rd. over Drainage Relief

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · .2 MI E of Pettus RD · Structure no. 015096

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
88
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Church Rd. over Drainage Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Liberty Church Rd. over Drainage Relief in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty Church Rd.
CrossesDrainage Relief
Location.2 MI E of Pettus RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.15061, -86.35587
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (1990)
Projected traffic85 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Liberty Church Rd. over Drainage Relief built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty Church Rd. over Drainage Relief 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Liberty Church Rd. over Drainage Relief carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is Liberty Church Rd. over Drainage Relief?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty Church Rd. over Drainage Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.