US Bridges

Cedar Lake Road over Wolf Creek

Good

Walker County, Alabama · 1.6 MI West Tutwiler RD · Structure no. 019188

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Lake Road over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Lake Road over Wolf Creek in Walker 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 399 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesCedar Lake Road
CrossesWolf Creek
Location1.6 MI West Tutwiler RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.63801, -87.28244
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2005)
Projected traffic399 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Lake Road over Wolf Creek built?

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

What condition is Cedar Lake 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Cedar Lake Road over Wolf Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Cedar Lake Road over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Lake Road over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.