US Bridges

Venable Road over Drainage Ditch

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 1.08MI.N.CLOVERFIELDRD. · Structure no. 019813

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Venable Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Venable Road over Drainage Ditch in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long.

CarriesVenable Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.08MI.N.CLOVERFIELDRD.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.20968, -86.40585
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1988)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$629,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Venable Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Venable Road over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Venable Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Venable Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m).

Who owns Venable Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.