US Bridges

CR 549 over William Creek

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · SEC-32 T-4-N R-25-E · Structure no. 003172

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 549 over William Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 549 over William Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2034. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 549
CrossesWilliam Creek
LocationSEC-32 T-4-N R-25-E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.27469, -85.56854
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (1996)
Projected traffic310 by 2034
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$547,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 549 over William Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 549 over William 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 CR 549 over William Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 549 over William Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns CR 549 over William Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.