US Bridges

Wulff Road S over Crooked Creek

FairPosted for load

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.1 MI N of Howells Ferry · Structure no. 003000

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,093
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wulff Road S over Crooked Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Wulff Road S over Crooked Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,093 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,624 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWulff Road S
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location1.1 MI N of Howells Ferry
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.76155, -88.29775
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,093 (2024)
Projected traffic1,624 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$468,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wulff Road S over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wulff Road S over Crooked 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wulff Road S over Crooked Creek carry?

About 1,093 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wulff Road S over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Wulff Road S over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.