US Bridges

Williams Creek-Bri over Williams Creek

Fair

Chilton County, Alabama · Oakmulgee District · Structure no. 080104000003031

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Williams Creek-Bri over Williams Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Williams Creek-Bri over Williams Creek in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesWilliams Creek-Bri
CrossesWilliams Creek
LocationOakmulgee District
RouteFederal Lands Road 418.3
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.7601, -87.00361
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1992)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Williams Creek-Bri over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williams Creek-Bri over Williams 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Williams Creek-Bri over Williams Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Williams Creek-Bri over Williams Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Williams Creek-Bri over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.