US Bridges

Ridgelandfarms RD over Drainage Ditch

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.81 Mi. E. of Hobbie Rd. · Structure no. 019814

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgelandfarms RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Ridgelandfarms RD over Drainage Ditch in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long.

CarriesRidgelandfarms RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.81 Mi. E. of Hobbie Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.15067, -86.21222
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating67.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1991)
Projected traffic1,250 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$488,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridgelandfarms RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridgelandfarms RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ridgelandfarms RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ridgelandfarms RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Ridgelandfarms RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.