Broad ST over Little Wills Creek
PoorPosted for loadDeKalb County, Alabama · Broad ST 400E of US 11 · Structure no. 000292
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 108 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broad ST over Little Wills Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broad ST over Little Wills Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broad ST over Little Wills Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Broad ST over Little Wills 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Broad ST over Little Wills Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Broad ST over Little Wills Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Broad ST over Little Wills Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.