US Bridges

Road over Walden Branch

Fair

Henry County, Alabama · Rc Br. Culvt. Walden Rd. · Structure no. 006121

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
344
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road over Walden Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Road over Walden Branch in Henry 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 344 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 413 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad
CrossesWalden Branch
LocationRc Br. Culvt. Walden Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.33851, -85.31409
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic344 (2021)
Projected traffic413 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$240,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Walden Branch built?

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

What condition is Road over Walden 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Road over Walden Branch carry?

About 344 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Road over Walden Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Road over Walden Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.