US Bridges

North Valley RD over Little Wills Creek

FairPosted for load

DeKalb County, Alabama · 0.1 MI N of SR 68 · Structure no. 000141

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Valley RD over Little Wills Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Valley RD over Little Wills Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Valley RD
CrossesLittle Wills Creek
Location0.1 MI N of SR 68
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.2662, -85.8624
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.3 m)
Roadway width10 ft (2.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$294,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Valley RD over Little Wills Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Valley RD over Little Wills 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 2024.

How much traffic does North Valley RD over Little Wills Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is North Valley RD over Little Wills Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns North Valley RD over Little Wills Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.