US Bridges

Boyd Springs Rd. over Drainage Relief

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · .8 MI E Butler Mill Rd. · Structure no. 015106

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
80
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boyd Springs Rd. over Drainage Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Boyd Springs 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesBoyd Springs Rd.
CrossesDrainage Relief
Location.8 MI E Butler Mill Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.07698, -86.31189
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 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 width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1988)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Boyd Springs Rd. over Drainage Relief built?

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

What condition is Boyd Springs 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Boyd Springs Rd. over Drainage Relief carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Boyd Springs Rd. over Drainage Relief?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Boyd Springs Rd. over Drainage Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.