US Bridges

Wolf Creek(dirt) over Wolf Creek

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Alabama · 1.0 Mi. So. Ridgeville · Structure no. 006501

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
85 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf Creek(dirt) over Wolf Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Wolf Creek(dirt) over Wolf Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesWolf Creek(dirt)
CrossesWolf Creek
Location1.0 Mi. So. Ridgeville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.91499, -86.84004
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1995)
Projected traffic40 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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$369,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wolf Creek(dirt) over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolf Creek(dirt) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Wolf Creek(dirt) over Wolf Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Wolf Creek(dirt) over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf Creek(dirt) over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.