US Bridges

Williams Mill RD over E.Fork Choctawhatchee Rv

Fair

Barbour County, Alabama · 2.3 MI West of CO 79 · Structure no. 014925

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams Mill RD over E.Fork Choctawhatchee Rv is a concrete channel beam carrying Williams Mill RD over E.Fork Choctawhatchee Rv in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2037. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesWilliams Mill RD
CrossesE.Fork Choctawhatchee Rv
Location2.3 MI West of CO 79
RouteCounty Highway 71
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.78282, -85.34364
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2017)
Projected traffic170 by 2037
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$579,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Williams Mill RD over E.Fork Choctawhatchee Rv built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williams Mill RD over E.Fork Choctawhatchee Rv 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Williams Mill RD over E.Fork Choctawhatchee Rv carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Williams Mill RD over E.Fork Choctawhatchee Rv?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Williams Mill RD over E.Fork Choctawhatchee Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.