US Bridges

Al 26 over Weolustee Creek

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · 2.3 MI West of Seale · Structure no. 013937

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,670
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 26 over Weolustee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 26 over Weolustee Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 1,670 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,038 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 26
CrossesWeolustee Creek
Location2.3 MI West of Seale
RouteState Highway 26
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.28817, -85.21578
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating65.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,670 (2013)
Projected traffic2,038 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
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$920,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 26 over Weolustee Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 26 over Weolustee 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Al 26 over Weolustee Creek carry?

About 1,670 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Al 26 over Weolustee Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Al 26 over Weolustee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.