US Bridges

Rosa Parks Ave over Genetta Ditch

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · Btw Lincoln & Stephens · Structure no. 021787

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

About this bridge

Rosa Parks Ave over Genetta Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Rosa Parks Ave 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 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRosa Parks Ave
CrossesGenetta Ditch
LocationBtw Lincoln & Stephens
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.35509, -86.31669
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rosa Parks Ave over Genetta Ditch built?

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

What condition is Rosa Parks Ave 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 Rosa Parks Ave over Genetta Ditch carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Rosa Parks Ave over Genetta Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Rosa Parks Ave over Genetta Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.