US Bridges

Riverton Rose TR over Walker Chapel Branch

Fair

Colbert County, Alabama · Rrt N of Buchannan Penn · Structure no. 006142

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverton Rose TR over Walker Chapel Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Riverton Rose TR over Walker Chapel Branch in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverton Rose TR
CrossesWalker Chapel Branch
LocationRrt N of Buchannan Penn
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyColbert County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.84603, -88.05845
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2006)
Projected traffic200 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$270,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverton Rose TR over Walker Chapel Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverton Rose TR over Walker Chapel Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Riverton Rose TR over Walker Chapel Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Riverton Rose TR over Walker Chapel Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Riverton Rose TR over Walker Chapel Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.