US Bridges

Jc 4 over Williams Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 1.8 MI N Mt Nebo Chsr 65 · Structure no. 001183

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jc 4 over Williams Creek is a concrete slab carrying Jc 4 over Williams Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesJc 4
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location1.8 MI N Mt Nebo Chsr 65
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.81504, -86.27135
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (1989)
Projected traffic58 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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$356,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jc 4 over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jc 4 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Jc 4 over Williams Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is Jc 4 over Williams Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Jc 4 over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.