US Bridges

Medline Road over Williams Creek

Good

Perry County, Alabama · County Rd. 92 · Structure no. 020890

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
89
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Medline Road over Williams Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Medline Road over Williams Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 89 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2036. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMedline Road
CrossesWilliams Creek
LocationCounty Rd. 92
RouteCounty Highway 92
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating70.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2016)
Projected traffic132 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$585,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Medline Road over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Medline Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Medline Road over Williams Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Medline Road over Williams Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m).

Who owns Medline Road over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.