US Bridges

Grandview Drive over Williams Creek

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Marion County, Alabama · 1/2 Mile East of US 43 · Structure no. 020900

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
509
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grandview Drive over Williams Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grandview Drive over Williams Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 509 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2038. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGrandview Drive
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location1/2 Mile East of US 43
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.14991, -87.97714
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic509 (2018)
Projected traffic758 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grandview Drive over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grandview Drive over Williams Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Grandview Drive over Williams Creek carry?

About 509 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Grandview Drive over Williams Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Grandview Drive over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.