Williams ST over Tanyard Creek
PoorPosted for loadWalker County, Alabama · Williams ST * 14th ST · Structure no. 000732
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 460
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Williams ST over Tanyard Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Williams ST over Tanyard Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 23 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Williams ST over Tanyard Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Williams ST over Tanyard Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Williams ST over Tanyard Creek carry?
About 460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Williams ST over Tanyard Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Williams ST over Tanyard Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.