US Bridges

CR 158 over Wimberly Branch

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Jackson County, Alabama · 1.0 MI W JCT CR 75 · Structure no. 000995

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 158 over Wimberly Branch is a concrete slab carrying CR 158 over Wimberly Branch in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 158
CrossesWimberly Branch
Location1.0 MI W JCT CR 75
RouteCounty Highway 71
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.90269, -85.82326
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1989)
Projected traffic78 by 2039
Trucks1%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$196,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 158 over Wimberly Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 158 over Wimberly Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 158 over Wimberly Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 158 over Wimberly Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 158 over Wimberly Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.