US Bridges

Community ST over Westend Drainage Ditch

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.15 MI S of Day ST · Structure no. 018960

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Community ST over Westend Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Community ST over Westend Drainage Ditch in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCommunity ST
CrossesWestend Drainage Ditch
Location0.15 MI S of Day ST
RouteCity Street 15000
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.36687, -86.34508
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2006)
Projected traffic294 by 2044
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$433,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Community ST over Westend Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Community ST over Westend Drainage Ditch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Community ST over Westend Drainage Ditch carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Community ST over Westend Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Community ST over Westend Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.