Remlap Drive over Walls Creek
FairPosted for loadBlount County, Alabama · 4 MI S of Remlap · Structure no. 001006
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 396
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Remlap Drive over Walls Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Remlap Drive over Walls Creek in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 396 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 589 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Remlap Drive over Walls Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Remlap Drive over Walls Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does Remlap Drive over Walls Creek carry?
About 396 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Remlap Drive over Walls Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Remlap Drive over Walls Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.