US Bridges

Hickory Grove Rd. over Drainage Ditch

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 6.4 MI East of US 31 · Structure no. 015152

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
125
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory Grove Rd. over Drainage Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Hickory Grove Rd. 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 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHickory Grove Rd.
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location6.4 MI East of US 31
RouteCounty Highway 12
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.05344, -86.30656
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (1988)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hickory Grove Rd. over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Hickory Grove Rd. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Hickory Grove Rd. over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Hickory Grove Rd. over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hickory Grove Rd. over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.