US Bridges

Williams Road over Taylor Creek

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · Sec 32 T19N R19E · Structure no. 011642

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams Road over Taylor Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Williams Road over Taylor Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,085 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWilliams Road
CrossesTaylor Creek
LocationSec 32 T19N R19E
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.58667, -86.195
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2021)
Projected traffic1,085 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$496,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Williams Road over Taylor Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williams Road over Taylor 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 2024.

How much traffic does Williams Road over Taylor Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Williams Road over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Williams Road over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.