US Bridges

CO RD 532 over Wolf Creek

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, Alabama · 2.3MI E Caver CR Church · Structure no. 001702

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 532 over Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 532 over Wolf Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2030. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 532
CrossesWolf Creek
Location2.3MI E Caver CR Church
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.401, -85.4487
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.1 US tons
Inventory rating11.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (1990)
Projected traffic105 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$163,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 532 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 532 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 532 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is CO RD 532 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 532 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.