FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WEST FT. WILLIAMS

Carrying WEST FT. WILLIAMS over DARBY CREEK

SYLACAUGA, Talladega, Alabama

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WEST FT. WILLIAMS

The WEST FT. WILLIAMS bridge in Talladega, Alabama carries WEST FT. WILLIAMS over DARBY CREEK. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.3 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,200 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How WEST FT. WILLIAMS compares

▲ 2.0
Load rating vs Alabama average (38.3 t)
Top 35%
Higher load rating than 65% of Alabama bridges
198
Bridges in Talladega · 5 in Poor condition
WEST FT. WILLIAMS 40.3 t
Alabama average 38.3 t

Live comparison across Alabama.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.8
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
40.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1940
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
10.3 m (34 ft)
Deck Width
19.2 m (63 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
002239

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WEST FT. WILLIAMS is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare WEST FT. WILLIAMS against other structures in Talladega and across Alabama. Alabama bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for WEST FT. WILLIAMS?

WEST FT. WILLIAMS in Talladega, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WEST FT. WILLIAMS inspected?

WEST FT. WILLIAMS's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 4,200 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WEST FT. WILLIAMS is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for WEST FT. WILLIAMS?

WEST FT. WILLIAMS has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WEST FT. WILLIAMS?

WEST FT. WILLIAMS is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is WEST FT. WILLIAMS and does age affect safety?

WEST FT. WILLIAMS was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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