US Bridges

Doc Mcduffie RD over Wolf Creek

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Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.8 Mi. SE of C.R. 26 · Structure no. 021564

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doc Mcduffie RD over Wolf Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Doc Mcduffie RD over Wolf Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 213 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesDoc Mcduffie RD
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.8 Mi. SE of C.R. 26
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.38845, -87.6532
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2023)
Projected traffic213 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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doc Mcduffie RD over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doc Mcduffie 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Doc Mcduffie RD over Wolf Creek carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Doc Mcduffie RD over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Doc Mcduffie RD over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.