US Bridges

County Road 140 over Wolf Creek

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St. Clair County, Alabama · 4.0 MI SE Cook Springs Po · Structure no. 019291

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
197
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 140 over Wolf Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 140 over Wolf Creek in St. Clair 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 197 vehicles a day, projected to reach 322 by 2029. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 140
CrossesWolf Creek
Location4.0 MI SE Cook Springs Po
RouteCounty Highway 140
CountySt. Clair County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.54239, -86.37568
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: 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 rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197 (2004)
Projected traffic322 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$699,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 140 over Wolf Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 140 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 County Road 140 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 197 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is County Road 140 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 140 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.