US Bridges

Wolf Springs RD over Town Creek

FairPosted for load

Colbert County, Alabama · Wolf Springs@county Line · Structure no. 007978

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
338 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
268
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf Springs RD over Town Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wolf Springs RD over Town Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 268 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2044. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWolf Springs RD
CrossesTown Creek
LocationWolf Springs@county Line
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyColbert County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.59558, -87.51446
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2006)
Projected traffic525 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wolf Springs RD over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolf Springs RD over Town 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wolf Springs RD over Town Creek carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wolf Springs RD over Town Creek?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf Springs RD over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.