US Bridges

Corinth RD over Wesobulga Creek

Fair

Clay County, Alabama · 3.0 MI S Cragford · Structure no. 009402

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
123
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corinth RD over Wesobulga Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Corinth RD over Wesobulga Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 123 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2036. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCorinth RD
CrossesWesobulga Creek
Location3.0 MI S Cragford
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.2195, -85.68134
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2016)
Projected traffic183 by 2036
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$399,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Corinth RD over Wesobulga Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Corinth RD over Wesobulga 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Corinth RD over Wesobulga Creek carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Corinth RD over Wesobulga Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Corinth RD over Wesobulga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.