US Bridges

Webb Road over Wells Creek Relief

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · 0.8 MI.S.AL.154 · Structure no. 014382

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Webb Road over Wells Creek Relief is a steel culvert carrying Webb Road over Wells Creek Relief in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesWebb Road
CrossesWells Creek Relief
Location0.8 MI.S.AL.154
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.79667, -87.94667
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1995)
Projected traffic110 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$215,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Webb Road over Wells Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Webb Road over Wells Creek Relief 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Webb Road over Wells Creek Relief carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Webb Road over Wells Creek Relief?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Webb Road over Wells Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.