Buddy Williamson over Hester Creek
FairPosted for loadMadison County, Alabama · 2.6 MI W JCT FAP 116 · Structure no. 008093
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 306 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 705
- 2002 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buddy Williamson over Hester Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buddy Williamson over Hester Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 705 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2040. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buddy Williamson over Hester Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Buddy Williamson over Hester 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Buddy Williamson over Hester Creek carry?
About 705 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Buddy Williamson over Hester Creek?
The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Buddy Williamson over Hester Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.