US Bridges

AL-102 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Alabama · 0.1 MI W Walker CO Line · Structure no. 005616

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-102 over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying AL-102 over Wolf Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesAL-102
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.1 MI W Walker CO Line
RouteState Highway 102
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.79175, -87.53192
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$405,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-102 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-102 over Wolf 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does AL-102 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is AL-102 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns AL-102 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.