US Bridges

Wolf Creek Road over Wolf Creek

Good

Fayette County, Alabama · 7.5 M NE of Fowlers Cross · Structure no. 019546

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf Creek Road over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wolf Creek Road over Wolf Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2028. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesWolf Creek Road
CrossesWolf Creek
Location7.5 M NE of Fowlers Cross
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.79887, -87.53342
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2008)
Projected traffic82 by 2028
Trucks0%
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

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$628,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wolf Creek Road over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolf Creek Road over Wolf 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 March 2023.

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

About 52 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Wolf Creek Road over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Wolf Creek Road over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.