US Bridges

Eastchase Pkwy over Pond

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 1.7 MI E of Taylor RD · Structure no. 019301

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastchase Pkwy over Pond is a concrete channel beam carrying Eastchase Pkwy over Pond 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2045. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEastchase Pkwy
CrossesPond
Location1.7 MI E of Taylor RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.36506, -86.14556
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2004)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eastchase Pkwy over Pond built?

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

What condition is Eastchase Pkwy over Pond 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Eastchase Pkwy over Pond carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Eastchase Pkwy over Pond?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Eastchase Pkwy over Pond?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.