US Bridges

Old Wetumpka Hwy. over Drainage Relief

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · .7 MI N of U.S. 231 · Structure no. 016238

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Wetumpka Hwy. over Drainage Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Wetumpka Hwy. over Drainage Relief in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Wetumpka Hwy.
CrossesDrainage Relief
Location.7 MI N of U.S. 231
RouteCounty Highway 111
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.44608, -86.20528
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 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 traffic3,000 (1995)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$897,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Wetumpka Hwy. over Drainage Relief built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Wetumpka Hwy. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Old Wetumpka Hwy. over Drainage Relief carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Wetumpka Hwy. over Drainage Relief?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Wetumpka Hwy. over Drainage Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.