US Bridges

CR89 Gene Wyatt RD over Walnut Creek

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · CR89 0.5 NW Walnut Crk Ch · Structure no. 013183

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
101 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1983 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR89 Gene Wyatt RD over Walnut Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR89 Gene Wyatt RD over Walnut Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2029. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR89 Gene Wyatt RD
CrossesWalnut Creek
LocationCR89 0.5 NW Walnut Crk Ch
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.85998, -86.59959
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1983)
Projected traffic275 by 2029
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$622,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR89 Gene Wyatt RD over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR89 Gene Wyatt RD over Walnut Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR89 Gene Wyatt RD over Walnut Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1983 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR89 Gene Wyatt RD over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR89 Gene Wyatt RD over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.