US Bridges

Wolf Crk RD/CR27 over I - 20

Fair

St. Clair County, Alabama · 1.4M W JCT US 231 · Structure no. 007218

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf Crk RD/CR27 over I - 20 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Wolf Crk RD/CR27 over I - 20 in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2044. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWolf Crk RD/CR27
CrossesI - 20
Location1.4M W JCT US 231
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.60212, -86.30608
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wolf Crk RD/CR27 over I - 20 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolf Crk RD/CR27 over I - 20 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Wolf Crk RD/CR27 over I - 20 carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wolf Crk RD/CR27 over I - 20?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf Crk RD/CR27 over I - 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.