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Paved Road over Williams Creek

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · .5 West JCT 43 · Structure no. 007198

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paved Road over Williams Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Paved Road over Williams Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2036. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPaved Road
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location.5 West JCT 43
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.17047, -87.98039
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2001)
Projected traffic215 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$594,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paved Road over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paved Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Paved Road over Williams Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Paved Road over Williams Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Paved Road over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.