So.Frontage Rd. over Bean River

Good

Walker County, Alabama · 400WEST Hensley RD · Structure no. 017499

Built: 2000; 25 years old
Condition: Good; inspected December 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 21 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 100; 2000 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

So.Frontage Rd. over Bean River is a concrete culvert carrying So.Frontage Rd. over Bean River in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 278 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSo.Frontage Rd.

CrossesBean River

Location400WEST Hensley RD

RouteU.S. Route 78

CountyWalker County

StateAlabama

Coordinates33.86626, -87.43676

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	8 Very Good	No problems noted.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionDecember 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria

Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating95.9 US tons

Inventory rating57.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans2

Design loadHS 20

Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width278 ft (84.6 m)

Roadway width278 ft (84.6 m)

Vertical clearance over deck78 ft (23.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2000)

Projected traffic350 by 2031

Trucks0%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed—

TollOn a toll 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$809,000 (2025 estimate)

NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was So.Frontage Rd. over Bean River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is So.Frontage Rd. over Bean River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does So.Frontage Rd. over Bean River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is So.Frontage Rd. over Bean River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 278 ft wide.

Who owns So.Frontage Rd. over Bean River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.