US Bridges

Walker Road over Little Sandy Creek Spur

Fair

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 2.1 MI E of Al 050 · Structure no. 018479

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Road over Little Sandy Creek Spur is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walker Road over Little Sandy Creek Spur in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWalker Road
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek Spur
Location2.1 MI E of Al 050
RouteCounty Highway 43
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.80253, -85.60885
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2025)
Projected traffic85 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$174,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walker Road over Little Sandy Creek Spur built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walker Road over Little Sandy Creek Spur 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Walker Road over Little Sandy Creek Spur carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Walker Road over Little Sandy Creek Spur?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Road over Little Sandy Creek Spur?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.