US Bridges

County Road 5513 over Walnut Creek

Good

Pike County, Alabama · Sec 35 T10N R21E · Structure no. 005530

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 5513 over Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 5513 over Walnut Creek in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2034. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 5513
CrossesWalnut Creek
LocationSec 35 T10N R21E
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.79833, -85.91167
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2000)
Projected traffic300 by 2034
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$490,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 5513 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 5513 over Walnut 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 5513 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 5513 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 5513 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.