Chalker Rd. over No Name Branch
PoorPosted for loadCovington County, Alabama · Chalker Road · Structure no. 011318
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 34 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chalker Rd. over No Name Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chalker Rd. over No Name Branch in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 86 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chalker Rd. over No Name Branch built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Chalker Rd. over No Name Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Chalker Rd. over No Name Branch carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (1994 count).
How long is Chalker Rd. over No Name Branch?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Chalker Rd. over No Name Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.