US Bridges

London Road over Drainage Ditch

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · .7 MI from Mathews Rd. · Structure no. 015116

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

London Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying London Road over Drainage Ditch 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesLondon Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location.7 MI from Mathews Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.27033, -86.05086
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1988)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
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$557,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was London Road over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is London Road over Drainage Ditch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does London Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is London Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns London Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.