US Bridges

3 MI N Williams over Ohatchee Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Cobb Rd. · Structure no. 014771

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3 MI N Williams over Ohatchee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3 MI N Williams over Ohatchee Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 50 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries3 MI N Williams
CrossesOhatchee Creek
LocationCobb Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 225
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.92297, -85.7727
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic230 by 2043
Trucks2%
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$167,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3 MI N Williams over Ohatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is 3 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 3 MI N Williams over Ohatchee Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 3 MI N Williams over Ohatchee Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 3 MI N Williams over Ohatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.