US Bridges

Wright ST over Town Creek

Good

Walker County, Alabama · Wright ST * 3rd Ave · Structure no. 005473

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,860
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wright ST over Town Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Wright ST over Town Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,860 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesWright ST
CrossesTown Creek
LocationWright ST * 3rd Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.8416, -87.2774
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,860 (2024)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$327,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wright ST over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wright ST over Town 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Wright ST over Town Creek carry?

About 1,860 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wright ST over Town Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wright ST over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.