US Bridges

Porter Road over Wacker Branch

Good

Jackson County, Alabama · 1.34 MI N JCT US 72 · Structure no. 020911

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Porter Road over Wacker Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Porter Road over Wacker Branch in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,749 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPorter Road
CrossesWacker Branch
Location1.34 MI N JCT US 72
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.65061, -86.06423
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2024)
Projected traffic2,749 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$320,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Porter Road over Wacker Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Porter Road over Wacker 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Porter Road over Wacker Branch carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Porter Road over Wacker Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Porter Road over Wacker Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.