US Bridges

Woodmere Blvd over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 200 Ft S of Forest Gr DR · Structure no. 016777

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1996 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodmere Blvd over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Woodmere Blvd 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWoodmere Blvd
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location200 Ft S of Forest Gr DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.3579, -86.2013
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1996)
Projected traffic202 by 2043
Trucks1%
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$718,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodmere Blvd over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Woodmere Blvd 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 Woodmere Blvd over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Woodmere Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Woodmere Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.