US Bridges

Woodlawn Avenue over Big Ditch

Fair

Talladega County, Alabama · 250 S of W. 8th ST · Structure no. 019849

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodlawn Avenue over Big Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Woodlawn Avenue over Big Ditch in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodlawn Avenue
CrossesBig Ditch
Location250 S of W. 8th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.177, -86.25983
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic400 by 2044
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$893,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodlawn Avenue over Big Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodlawn Avenue over Big 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Woodlawn Avenue over Big Ditch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Woodlawn Avenue over Big Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Woodlawn Avenue over Big Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.