US Bridges

Watson RD over Walkers Creek

GoodPosted for load

Monroe County, Alabama · Drewry · Structure no. 021762

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watson RD over Walkers Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Watson RD over Walkers Creek in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWatson RD
CrossesWalkers Creek
LocationDrewry
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.50125, -87.20207
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$185,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Watson RD over Walkers Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Watson RD over Walkers Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Watson RD over Walkers Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Watson RD over Walkers Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Watson RD over Walkers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.