US Bridges

Walker Road over Wesobulga Creek

Good

Clay County, Alabama · Cragford · Structure no. 019419

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Road over Wesobulga Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Walker Road over Wesobulga Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2036. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWalker Road
CrossesWesobulga Creek
LocationCragford
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.22221, -85.66828
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2016)
Projected traffic30 by 2036
Trucks0%
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$605,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Walker Road over Wesobulga Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walker Road over Wesobulga 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 Walker Road over Wesobulga Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Walker Road over Wesobulga Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Road over Wesobulga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.