US Bridges

CO RD 63 over Wagon Tounge Creek

Fair

Wilcox County, Alabama · 4.5KM NE of CR 59S · Structure no. 016924

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 63 over Wagon Tounge Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 63 over Wagon Tounge Creek in Wilcox County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2036. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 63
CrossesWagon Tounge Creek
Location4.5KM NE of CR 59S
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyWilcox County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.03389, -86.94125
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating78.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic60 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$539,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 63 over Wagon Tounge Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 63 over Wagon Tounge 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 63 over Wagon Tounge Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CO RD 63 over Wagon Tounge Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 63 over Wagon Tounge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.