Walker County Bridge Report Card
Walker County scores 81 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Walker County, Georgia
Walker County has 149 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 11 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 7.4% is above the 1.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 8,935 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Walker County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 81/100 (B). The county has 149 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 11 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 8,935 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 7.4% | 14.8 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.4% of measured traffic | 1.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 55 years vs 48 nationally | 2.7 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 377,158 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 7.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 55 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 8,935 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Walker County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US 27 Bus. SR 1b over Town Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,790 | 1925 |
| Straight Cut Road over Crawfish Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,542 | 1923 |
| SR 157 over Rock Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,380 | 1967 |
| Trion Road over Cane Creek Overflow | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 410 | 1922 |
| Kendricks Switch R over Chattanooga Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 360 | 1978 |
| Kay Conley Road over Peavine Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 330 | 1922 |
| Martindale Road over Chattooga Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 323 | 1930 |
| Salem Road over Dry Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 320 | 1930 |
| Lofton Lane over West Chickamauga Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 280 | 1980 |
| Kensington Road over Mill Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 130 | 1982 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.