Walter Boyles RD over Old Town Creek
FairClosed to trafficPerry County, Alabama · 0 5M West of CO Rt 29 · Structure no. 013491
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 121
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walter Boyles RD over Old Town Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walter Boyles RD over Old Town Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 67 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 121 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walter Boyles RD over Old Town Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Walter Boyles RD over Old Town 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Walter Boyles RD over Old Town Creek carry?
About 121 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Walter Boyles RD over Old Town Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Walter Boyles RD over Old Town Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.