US Bridges

County Road 563 over William Creek

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · SEC-32 T-4-N R-25-E · Structure no. 006644

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 563 over William Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 563 over William Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2030. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 563
CrossesWilliam Creek
LocationSEC-32 T-4-N R-25-E
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.27294, -85.56465
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2006)
Projected traffic163 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$496,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 563 over William Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 563 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 563 over William Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 563 over William Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 563 over William Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.