US Bridges

Willow Glen DR over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.12 MI E of Woodmere · Structure no. 016774

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1996 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Glen DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Willow Glen DR over Drainage Ditch in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWillow Glen DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.12 MI E of Woodmere
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.3595, -86.1994
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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1996)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$705,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willow Glen DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow Glen 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Willow Glen DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is Willow Glen DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Willow Glen DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.