US Bridges

Wolf Road over Still Creek Spur

Good

Elmore County, Alabama · Wolf RD · Structure no. 014803

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf Road over Still Creek Spur is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wolf Road over Still Creek Spur in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 36 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWolf Road
CrossesStill Creek Spur
LocationWolf RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.52167, -86.38667
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (1998)
Projected traffic42 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$223,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wolf Road over Still Creek Spur built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Wolf Road over Still Creek Spur 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wolf Road over Still Creek Spur carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Wolf Road over Still Creek Spur?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf Road over Still Creek Spur?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.