CO Rt 143 over Wolf Creek
FairLawrence County, Alabama · 2.45 MI W JCT SR 101 · Structure no. 009665
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 20 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 1992 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 143 over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 143 over Wolf Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2036. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 143 over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 143 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 2024.
How much traffic does CO Rt 143 over Wolf Creek carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 143 over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 143 over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.