US Bridges

CO RD 12 over Williams Cove Branch

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 1.1 MI E JCT SR 65 · Structure no. 013232

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 12 over Williams Cove Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 12 over Williams Cove Branch in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2039. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 12
CrossesWilliams Cove Branch
Location1.1 MI E JCT SR 65
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.80418, -86.23262
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (1989)
Projected traffic123 by 2039
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$697,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 12 over Williams Cove Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 12 over Williams Cove Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 12 over Williams Cove Branch carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 12 over Williams Cove Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 12 over Williams Cove Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.