US Bridges

Williams Rd. over Coffee Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · Williams RD · Structure no. 006643

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
335
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams Rd. over Coffee Creek is a steel culvert carrying Williams Rd. over Coffee Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 335 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 518 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWilliams Rd.
CrossesCoffee Creek
LocationWilliams RD
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.91081, -85.77871
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2022)
Projected traffic518 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$428,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Williams Rd. over Coffee Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williams Rd. over Coffee 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Williams Rd. over Coffee Creek carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Williams Rd. over Coffee Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Williams Rd. over Coffee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.