US Bridges

Felder Road over Drainage Relief

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Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.7 Mi. N. of Wasden Rd. · Structure no. 015699

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Felder Road over Drainage Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Felder Road over Drainage Relief in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFelder Road
CrossesDrainage Relief
Location0.7 Mi. N. of Wasden Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.26688, -86.3991
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic500 (1992)
Projected traffic650 by 2043
Trucks1%
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$311,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Felder Road over Drainage Relief built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Felder 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Felder Road over Drainage Relief carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Felder Road over Drainage Relief?

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

Who owns Felder Road over Drainage Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.