US Bridges

ST Clair CO HWY14 over Wolf Creek

Good

St. Clair County, Alabama · 1.3 MI SW Pell City · Structure no. 011695

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Clair CO HWY14 over Wolf Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying ST Clair CO HWY14 over Wolf Creek in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2037. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesST Clair CO HWY14
CrossesWolf Creek
Location1.3 MI SW Pell City
RouteCounty Highway 143
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.56896, -86.33898
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2017)
Projected traffic371 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$965,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Clair CO HWY14 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Clair CO HWY14 over Wolf Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does ST Clair CO HWY14 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST Clair CO HWY14 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns ST Clair CO HWY14 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.