Wall Triana HWY over Knox Creek
FairMadison County, Alabama · 1.15 MI N. Jct. US 72 · Structure no. 001681
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old, rebuilt 1938
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wall Triana HWY over Knox Creek is a concrete slab carrying Wall Triana HWY over Knox Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 106 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 5 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 31,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,100 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wall Triana HWY over Knox Creek built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.
What condition is Wall Triana HWY over Knox Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Wall Triana HWY over Knox Creek carry?
About 31,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wall Triana HWY over Knox Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Wall Triana HWY over Knox Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.