US Bridges

Troy ST over Genetta Ditch

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · Btw Rosa Parks & Bellview · Structure no. 021796

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

About this bridge

Troy ST over Genetta Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Troy 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTroy ST
CrossesGenetta Ditch
LocationBtw Rosa Parks & Bellview
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.35628, -86.31545
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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$699,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Troy ST over Genetta Ditch built?

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

What condition is Troy ST over Genetta Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Troy ST over Genetta Ditch carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Troy ST over Genetta Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Troy ST over Genetta Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.