US Bridges

Co. 155 over Williams Creek

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 0.6 Mi. N. E. Milltown · Structure no. 013054

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 155 over Williams Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. 155 over Williams Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCo. 155
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location0.6 Mi. N. E. Milltown
RouteCounty Highway 155
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.05923, -85.47737
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1992)
Projected traffic45 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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$253,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 155 over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. 155 over Williams 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Co. 155 over Williams Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Co. 155 over Williams Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Co. 155 over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.