US Bridges

Wade ST over Genetta Ditch

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · Btw Belview & Edgar Nixon · Structure no. 021798

Built
1800
225 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wade ST over Genetta Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wade 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWade ST
CrossesGenetta Ditch
LocationBtw Belview & Edgar Nixon
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.36082, -86.31321
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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$475,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wade ST over Genetta Ditch built?

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

What condition is Wade 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Wade ST over Genetta Ditch carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Wade ST over Genetta Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Wade ST over Genetta Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.