US Bridges

Cr. 11 over Wolf Creek

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Alabama · 1.0 Mi.Ne Jct. FAS Rt. 12 · Structure no. 005838

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
134 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 11 over Wolf Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cr. 11 over Wolf Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 22 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 11
CrossesWolf Creek
Location1.0 Mi.Ne Jct. FAS Rt. 12
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.91715, -86.87015
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 10
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2018)
Projected traffic120 by 2040
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$876,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 11 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 11 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Cr. 11 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 11 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 11 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.