US Bridges

Wildman Bottom over Snake Creek

FairPosted for load

Russell County, Alabama · 1 Mi. W. SR 165 · Structure no. 019608

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wildman Bottom over Snake Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wildman Bottom over Snake Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 185 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWildman Bottom
CrossesSnake Creek
Location1 Mi. W. SR 165
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.22179, -85.01329
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2006)
Projected traffic185 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$166,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wildman Bottom over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wildman Bottom over Snake 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 Wildman Bottom over Snake Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Wildman Bottom over Snake Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Wildman Bottom over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.