US Bridges

AL-102 over Wolf Creek

Good

Walker County, Alabama · AL-102 @ Wolf Creek · Structure no. 019180

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
867
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-102 over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-102 over Wolf Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 867 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAL-102
CrossesWolf Creek
LocationAL-102 @ Wolf Creek
RouteState Highway 102
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.78917, -87.52243
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic867 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-102 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-102 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does AL-102 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 867 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is AL-102 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns AL-102 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.