US Bridges

CO RD 117 over Wilkes Creek

FairPosted for load

Greene County, Alabama · 2.2 MI W West Greene · Structure no. 003722

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
192 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
262
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 117 over Wilkes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 117 over Wilkes Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 262 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2031. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 117
CrossesWilkes Creek
Location2.2 MI W West Greene
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyGreene County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.92354, -88.12374
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic262 (1995)
Projected traffic300 by 2031
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 117 over Wilkes Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 117 over Wilkes 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 CO RD 117 over Wilkes Creek carry?

About 262 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 117 over Wilkes Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 117 over Wilkes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.