US Bridges

4 MI N Williams over Ohatchee Creek

FairPosted for load

Calhoun County, Alabama · Landers Rd. · Structure no. 010708

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4 MI N Williams over Ohatchee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4 MI N Williams over Ohatchee Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries4 MI N Williams
CrossesOhatchee Creek
LocationLanders Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.9324, -85.8201
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2021)
Projected traffic36 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$204,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4 MI N Williams over Ohatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4 MI N Williams over Ohatchee 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 4 MI N Williams over Ohatchee Creek carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 4 MI N Williams over Ohatchee Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns 4 MI N Williams over Ohatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.