US Bridges

Kali-Oka RD over Williams Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.9 MI N E HWY 45 · Structure no. 007588

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
239 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
388
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kali-Oka RD over Williams Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Kali-Oka RD over Williams Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 388 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 577 by 2044. The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKali-Oka RD
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location0.9 MI N E HWY 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.85407, -88.18265
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length239 ft (72.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2024)
Projected traffic577 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kali-Oka RD over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kali-Oka RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Kali-Oka RD over Williams Creek carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kali-Oka RD over Williams Creek?

The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Kali-Oka RD over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.