US Bridges

AL-142 over Wicket Creek

Good

Marion County, Alabama · 0.1MI N JCT AL-118 · Structure no. 016930

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
384
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-142 over Wicket Creek is a concrete culvert carrying AL-142 over Wicket Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 384 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long.

CarriesAL-142
CrossesWicket Creek
Location0.1MI N JCT AL-118
RouteState Highway 142
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.96614, -87.92156
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic384 (2020)
Projected traffic450 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$839,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-142 over Wicket Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-142 over Wicket 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does AL-142 over Wicket Creek carry?

About 384 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is AL-142 over Wicket Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns AL-142 over Wicket Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.