US Bridges

Walker Lane over Flint River

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 1.0 W CO RD 267 · Structure no. 019368

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
907
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Lane over Flint River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walker Lane over Flint River in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 907 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,351 by 2039. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWalker Lane
CrossesFlint River
Location1.0 W CO RD 267
RouteCounty Highway 324
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.91731, -86.50277
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic907 (2006)
Projected traffic1,351 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Walker Lane over Flint River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walker Lane over Flint River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Walker Lane over Flint River carry?

About 907 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Walker Lane over Flint River?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Lane over Flint River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.