US Bridges

Alexander ST over Genetta Ditch

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · Btw Taft & Rosa Parks · Structure no. 021780

Built
1800
225 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alexander ST over Genetta Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Alexander 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 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAlexander ST
CrossesGenetta Ditch
LocationBtw Taft & Rosa Parks
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.3538, -86.31767
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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$961,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alexander ST over Genetta Ditch built?

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

What condition is Alexander 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Alexander ST over Genetta Ditch carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Alexander ST over Genetta Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Alexander ST over Genetta Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.