FAS 18 CO Rt 52 over Big Wills Creek
FairPosted for loadDeKalb County, Alabama · 0.3MI W JCT CO RT51T8SR8E · Structure no. 003092
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 248 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,049
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 18 CO Rt 52 over Big Wills Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 18 CO Rt 52 over Big Wills Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,049 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,558 by 2044. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 18 CO Rt 52 over Big Wills Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 18 CO Rt 52 over Big 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 18 CO Rt 52 over Big Wills Creek carry?
About 1,049 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAS 18 CO Rt 52 over Big Wills Creek?
The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 18 CO Rt 52 over Big Wills Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.