CR 159 Weldon RD over Buckner Creek
GoodElmore County, Alabama · S 36 T19N R21E Weldon RD · Structure no. 012381
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 159 Weldon RD over Buckner Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 159 Weldon RD over Buckner Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2031. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 159 Weldon RD over Buckner Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 159 Weldon RD over Buckner 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does CR 159 Weldon RD over Buckner Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1998 count).
How long is CR 159 Weldon RD over Buckner Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 159 Weldon RD over Buckner Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.