Walnut ST over Railroad @ Walnut Street
PoorPosted for loadCullman County, Alabama · 0.5 MI E JCT US 31 · Structure no. 016883
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 116 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
Walnut ST over Railroad @ Walnut Street is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walnut ST over Railroad @ Walnut Street in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 110 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2044. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walnut ST over Railroad @ Walnut Street built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Walnut ST over Railroad @ Walnut Street 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Walnut ST over Railroad @ Walnut Street carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Walnut ST over Railroad @ Walnut Street?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Walnut ST over Railroad @ Walnut Street?
It is owned by the Railroad.