US Bridges

US 11 over Wills Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · 4 MI S JCT US11*SR35 · Structure no. 001414

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,625
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over Wills Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 11 over Wills Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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.

It carries about 2,625 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,675 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 11
CrossesWills Creek
Location4 MI S JCT US11*SR35
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.38591, -85.7727
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,625 (2022)
Projected traffic3,675 by 2042
Trucks6%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$734,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 over Wills Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 11 over Wills Creek carry?

About 2,625 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over Wills Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 11 over Wills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.