US Bridges

AL-124 over Trib. to Rocky Branch

Fair

Walker County, Alabama · 2.5 MI W JCT Al 69 · Structure no. 000247

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-124 over Trib. to Rocky Branch is a concrete culvert carrying AL-124 over Trib. to Rocky Branch in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,657 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-124
CrossesTrib. to Rocky Branch
Location2.5 MI W JCT Al 69
RouteState Highway 124
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.81496, -87.36737
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2020)
Projected traffic1,657 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$272,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-124 over Trib. to Rocky Branch built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-124 over Trib. to Rocky Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does AL-124 over Trib. to Rocky Branch carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is AL-124 over Trib. to Rocky Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns AL-124 over Trib. to Rocky Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.