US Bridges

Decatur St. over Genetta Ditch

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 600 S of I-85 · Structure no. 021631

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Decatur St. over Genetta Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Decatur St. over Genetta Ditch in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDecatur St.
CrossesGenetta Ditch
Location600 S of I-85
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.3662, -86.3014
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$416,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Decatur St. over Genetta Ditch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Decatur St. over Genetta 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Decatur St. over Genetta Ditch carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Decatur St. over Genetta Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Decatur St. over Genetta Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.