US Bridges

CR-23 over Wiggins Creek

Good

Fayette County, Alabama · CR-23 @ Lamar County Line · Structure no. 020858

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
177
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-23 over Wiggins Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR-23 over Wiggins Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 177 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR-23
CrossesWiggins Creek
LocationCR-23 @ Lamar County Line
RouteCounty Highway 23
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.65808, -87.94507
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2015)
Projected traffic265 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$598,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-23 over Wiggins Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-23 over Wiggins 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR-23 over Wiggins Creek carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is CR-23 over Wiggins Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR-23 over Wiggins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.