US Bridges

J B Walker RD over Jenny River

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Alabama · 1.6 MI NW of Plevna · Structure no. 005372

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
125
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J B Walker RD over Jenny River is a concrete tee beam carrying J B Walker RD over Jenny River in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJ B Walker RD
CrossesJenny River
Location1.6 MI NW of Plevna
RouteCounty Highway 480
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.98488, -86.42323
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.7 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (1992)
Projected traffic115 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$499,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was J B Walker RD over Jenny River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is J B Walker RD over Jenny River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does J B Walker RD over Jenny River carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is J B Walker RD over Jenny River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns J B Walker RD over Jenny River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.