US Bridges

ST Clair CO HWY27 over Wolf Creek

FairPosted for load

St. Clair County, Alabama · 2 0 MI SW Wolf Creek Ch · Structure no. 007790

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
429 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,008
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Clair CO HWY27 over Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST Clair CO HWY27 over Wolf Creek in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 1,008 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,496 by 2037. The structure is 429 ft (130.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesST Clair CO HWY27
CrossesWolf Creek
Location2 0 MI SW Wolf Creek Ch
RouteCounty Highway 144
CountySt. Clair County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.52305, -86.39771
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length429 ft (130.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,008 (2017)
Projected traffic1,496 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Clair CO HWY27 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Clair CO HWY27 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does ST Clair CO HWY27 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 1,008 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is ST Clair CO HWY27 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 429 ft (130.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns ST Clair CO HWY27 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.