US Bridges

Wesobulga Creek RD over Wesobulga Creek

Good

Clay County, Alabama · Near Cragford · Structure no. 019016

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wesobulga Creek RD over Wesobulga Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wesobulga Creek RD over Wesobulga Creek in Clay 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2036. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWesobulga Creek RD
CrossesWesobulga Creek
LocationNear Cragford
RouteCounty Highway ?????
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.2336, -85.66081
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating89.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2016)
Projected traffic51 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$421,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wesobulga Creek RD over Wesobulga Creek built?

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

What condition is Wesobulga Creek RD over Wesobulga 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Wesobulga Creek RD over Wesobulga Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Wesobulga Creek RD over Wesobulga Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Wesobulga Creek RD over Wesobulga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.