US Bridges

Swift Church Rd. over Wolf Creek

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.3 Mi. N. of Co. Rd. 20 · Structure no. 016028

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swift Church Rd. over Wolf Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Swift Church Rd. over Wolf Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 245 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 436 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSwift Church Rd.
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N. of Co. Rd. 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.37337, -87.63255
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2023)
Projected traffic436 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$897,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Swift Church Rd. over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swift Church Rd. over Wolf Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Swift Church Rd. over Wolf Creek carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Swift Church Rd. over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Swift Church Rd. over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.