BRUNER HILL RD
Carrying BRUNER HILL RD over SHOAL CREEK
8 MILES S HWY 269, Walker, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BRUNER HILL RD
The BRUNER HILL RD bridge in Walker, Alabama carries BRUNER HILL RD over SHOAL CREEK. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1988, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 61.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BRUNER HILL RD compares
Live comparison across Alabama.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1975
- Last Reconstructed
- 1988
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 9.1 m (30 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.2 m (20 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 014436
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BRUNER HILL RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare BRUNER HILL RD against other structures in Walker and across Alabama. Alabama bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for BRUNER HILL RD?
BRUNER HILL RD in Walker, Alabama has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BRUNER HILL RD inspected?
BRUNER HILL RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BRUNER HILL RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BRUNER HILL RD?
BRUNER HILL RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 61.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BRUNER HILL RD?
BRUNER HILL RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is BRUNER HILL RD and does age affect safety?
BRUNER HILL RD was built in 1975, making it 51 years old and last reconstructed in 1988.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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