US Bridges

Festival DR over Pond

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · Shakespeare Festival · Structure no. 021802

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Festival DR over Pond is a steel culvert carrying Festival DR over Pond in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 8 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 72 ft (21.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFestival DR
CrossesPond
LocationShakespeare Festival
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.34396, -86.20847
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 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 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$723,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Festival DR over Pond built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Festival DR over Pond 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Festival DR over Pond carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Festival DR over Pond?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Festival DR over Pond?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.