US Bridges

CO RD 470 over Walnut Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilcox County, Alabama · 0.3 MI East SR5 · Structure no. 001147

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 470 over Walnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 470 over Walnut Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2036. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 470
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.3 MI East SR5
RouteCounty Highway 470
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.11975, -87.56068
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating14.2 US tons
Inventory rating10.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2016)
Projected traffic75 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$252,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 470 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 470 over Walnut 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 470 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CO RD 470 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 470 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.