US Bridges

Williams Drive over Roadside Ditch

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Alabama · 5.85MI S of I65 · Structure no. 016943

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams Drive over Roadside Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Williams Drive over Roadside Ditch in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWilliams Drive
CrossesRoadside Ditch
Location5.85MI S of I65
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.1886, -86.3613
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckAluminum
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2006)
Projected traffic31 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$224,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Williams Drive over Roadside Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williams Drive over Roadside 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Williams Drive over Roadside Ditch carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Williams Drive over Roadside Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Williams Drive over Roadside Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.