US Bridges

N. Alston Street over Branch of Wolf Creek

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 155 S. of W. Section Av · Structure no. 020199

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Alston Street over Branch of Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N. Alston Street over Branch of Wolf Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 215 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 291 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN. Alston Street
CrossesBranch of Wolf Creek
Location155 S. of W. Section Av
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.4, -87.68333
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2024)
Projected traffic291 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$579,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Alston Street over Branch of Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Alston Street over Branch of 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does N. Alston Street over Branch of Wolf Creek carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N. Alston Street over Branch of Wolf Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns N. Alston Street over Branch of Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.