US Bridges

Old Long Road over Drainage Relief

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 1.8 MI E Hanche Mill Rd. · Structure no. 015114

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
72
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Long Road over Drainage Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Long Road 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2045. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesOld Long Road
CrossesDrainage Relief
Location1.8 MI E Hanche Mill Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.09858, -86.20896
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (1988)
Projected traffic82 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$419,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Long Road over Drainage Relief built?

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

What condition is Old Long Road 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Old Long Road over Drainage Relief carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Old Long Road over Drainage Relief?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Long Road over Drainage Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.