US Bridges

E Ft Williams ST over Crooked Creek

Fair

Talladega County, Alabama · Sylacauga · Structure no. 002241

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Ft Williams ST over Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Ft Williams ST over Crooked Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Ft Williams ST
CrossesCrooked Creek
LocationSylacauga
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.16667, -86.28333
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic850 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$452,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Ft Williams ST over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Ft Williams ST over Crooked 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does E Ft Williams ST over Crooked Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Ft Williams ST over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E Ft Williams ST over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.