US Bridges

Woodley Road over Mcdaniel Slough

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 13.1 MI N Moore RD · Structure no. 015148

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodley Road over Mcdaniel Slough is a concrete channel beam carrying Woodley Road over Mcdaniel Slough 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 100 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodley Road
CrossesMcdaniel Slough
Location13.1 MI N Moore RD
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.20437, -86.16303
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 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 width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1988)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$484,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodley Road over Mcdaniel Slough built?

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

What condition is Woodley Road over Mcdaniel Slough 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 2023.

How much traffic does Woodley Road over Mcdaniel Slough carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Woodley Road over Mcdaniel Slough?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Woodley Road over Mcdaniel Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.