US Bridges

Seminole DR over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 250 Ft S of Allens Trail · Structure no. 016773

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1996 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seminole DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Seminole DR over Drainage Ditch in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 101 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSeminole DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location250 Ft S of Allens Trail
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.3902, -86.1525
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1996)
Projected traffic101 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$624,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seminole DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seminole DR over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Seminole DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is Seminole DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Seminole DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.