US Bridges

Wolf Ridge RD over Toulmin Springs

FairPosted for load

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.3 MI W US 45 · Structure no. 003206

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,113
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf Ridge RD over Toulmin Springs is a concrete tee beam carrying Wolf Ridge RD over Toulmin Springs in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 7,113 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,669 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWolf Ridge RD
CrossesToulmin Springs
Location0.3 MI W US 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.75, -88.12
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,113 (2023)
Projected traffic10,669 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$321,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wolf Ridge RD over Toulmin Springs built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolf Ridge RD over Toulmin Springs 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wolf Ridge RD over Toulmin Springs carry?

About 7,113 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wolf Ridge RD over Toulmin Springs?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf Ridge RD over Toulmin Springs?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.