US Bridges

Wynnville Road over Whippoorwill Creek

Good

Blount County, Alabama · 1.5 Mi. South of Snead · Structure no. 018372

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wynnville Road over Whippoorwill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wynnville Road over Whippoorwill Creek in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 565 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWynnville Road
CrossesWhippoorwill Creek
Location1.5 Mi. South of Snead
RouteCounty Highway 296
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.0851, -86.38358
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2023)
Projected traffic565 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wynnville Road over Whippoorwill Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wynnville Road over Whippoorwill 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 Wynnville Road over Whippoorwill Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wynnville Road over Whippoorwill Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wynnville Road over Whippoorwill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.