US Bridges

Northside Road over Wolf Creek

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 4.0 MI E of JCT CO No 35 · Structure no. 006398

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northside Road over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Northside Road over Wolf Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorthside Road
CrossesWolf Creek
Location4.0 MI E of JCT CO No 35
RouteCounty Highway 160
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.45348, -87.65982
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.4 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$548,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Northside Road over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northside Road 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 Northside Road over Wolf Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Northside Road over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Northside Road over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.