US Bridges

Early St. over Genetta Ditch

PoorClosed to traffic

Montgomery County, Alabama · At Bellview Int. · Structure no. 021703

Built
1800
225 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Early St. over Genetta Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying Early St. over Genetta Ditch in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1800, so it is 225 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEarly St.
CrossesGenetta Ditch
LocationAt Bellview Int.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.359, -86.31476
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$573,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Early St. over Genetta Ditch built?

It was built in 1800, making it 225 years old in 2025.

What condition is Early St. over Genetta Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

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

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Early St. over Genetta Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Early St. over Genetta Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.