US Bridges

FAS 27 CO RD 137 over Trib. to Big Wills Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Alabama · 2.4MI N JCT US 11 T6SR9E · Structure no. 004959

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,269
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 27 CO RD 137 over Trib. to Big Wills Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 27 CO RD 137 over Trib. to Big Wills Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,269 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,801 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAS 27 CO RD 137
CrossesTrib. to Big Wills Creek
Location2.4MI N JCT US 11 T6SR9E
RouteCounty Highway 137
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.49305, -85.67704
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating76.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic7,269 (2023)
Projected traffic10,801 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$428,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 27 CO RD 137 over Trib. to Big Wills Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 27 CO RD 137 over Trib. to Big Wills Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 27 CO RD 137 over Trib. to Big Wills Creek carry?

About 7,269 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 27 CO RD 137 over Trib. to Big Wills Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 27 CO RD 137 over Trib. to Big Wills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.