US Bridges

SR 59 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.5 MI N US 98 · Structure no. 015819

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,078
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 59 over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 59 over Wolf Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 27,078 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,617 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 59
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.5 MI N US 98
RouteState Highway 59
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.41312, -87.68376
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,078 (2023)
Projected traffic40,617 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$881,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 59 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 59 over Wolf 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 59 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 27,078 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 59 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 59 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.