US Bridges

Walker Road over Pogue Creek

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · 2 MI S of Fulton · Structure no. 012127

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Road over Pogue Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Walker Road over Pogue Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWalker Road
CrossesPogue Creek
Location2 MI S of Fulton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.76, -87.74167
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.6 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1995)
Projected traffic160 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$490,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walker Road over Pogue Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walker Road over Pogue 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Walker Road over Pogue Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Walker Road over Pogue Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Walker Road over Pogue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.