Bridge conditions in Walker County, Alabama
275 inventoried bridges · 16 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
The federal inventory lists 275 bridges in Walker County: 92 rated good, 167 fair, and 16 poor.
- 16 of the 275 bridges in Walker County, Alabama, are rated in poor condition (5.8%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 92 bridges (33.5%) are rated good and 167 (60.7%) fair.
- The median Walker County bridge was built in 1976.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is Al-5 over Mulberry Fork Warrior (built 1978), carrying about 11,113 vehicles a day.
Good 33.5% · Fair 60.7% · Poor 5.8% of 275 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-5 over Mulberry Fork Warrior | 1978 | 11,113 | Poor |
| Al-13 over BNSF Railroad | 1957 | 2,141 | Poor |
| 3RD Ave over Tanyard Creek | 1936 | 1,100 | Poor |
| Oakman Parrish Rd over Lost Creek | 1920 | 1,000 | Poor |
| Williams St over Tanyard Creek | 1930 | 460 | Poor |
| Country Club Road over Blackwater Creek | 1898 | 400 | Poor |
| Browns Bridge Rd over Lost Creek | 1974 | 210 | Poor |
| Kings Mill Road over Lost Creek | 1900 | 150 | Poor |
| Smith Chapel Rd over Mill Creek | 1915 | 125 | Poor |
| Mayo Road over Lost Creek | 1955 | 110 | Poor |
| Gibson Hill Road over Frost Creek | 1970 | 110 | Poor |
| Lockhart Hill Rd over Wolf Creek | 1960 | 55 | Poor |
| Calumet Road over Cane Creek | 1970 | 40 | Poor |
| Day Hill Road over Cane Creek | 1960 | 30 | Poor |
| County Road over Burton Creek | 1978 | 30 | Poor |
| Bank Street over Indian Creek | 1940 | 1 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-22 over Burnt Caine Creek | 2004 | 25,062 | Good |
| I-22 over Burnt Caine Creek | 2004 | 25,062 | Fair |
| I-22 over BNSF Railroad | 2004 | 25,062 | Good |
| I-22 over Dora Flat Creek Rd | 2004 | 25,062 | Good |
| I-22 over BNSF Railroad | 2004 | 25,062 | Good |
| I-22 over Cr-81 | 2004 | 25,062 | Good |
| I-22 over Cr-20 | 2003 | 24,138 | Good |
| I-22 over Cr-22 | 2003 | 24,138 | Good |
| I-22 over Frog Auge Creek | 2002 | 24,138 | Fair |
| I-22 over Trib to Barton Creek | 2004 | 22,592 | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
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