US Bridges

SR 28 over Little Wolf Creek

Fair

Wilcox County, Alabama · Camden · Structure no. 000405

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,910
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over Little Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 28 over Little Wolf Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,910 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,613 by 2033. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 28
CrossesLittle Wolf Creek
LocationCamden
RouteState Highway 28
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.99394, -87.28237
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 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 traffic4,910 (2013)
Projected traffic6,613 by 2033
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$355,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 28 over Little Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 28 over Little Wolf Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 28 over Little Wolf Creek carry?

About 4,910 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over Little Wolf Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 28 over Little Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.