Fairway RD over Wills Creek
PoorClosed to trafficDeKalb County, Alabama · 0.5 MI E of US 11 · Structure no. 007420
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 1995
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 1995 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fairway RD over Wills Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairway RD over Wills Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2015. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Fairway RD over Wills Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fairway RD over 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 February 1995.
How much traffic does Fairway RD over Wills Creek carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (1995 count).
How long is Fairway RD over Wills Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Fairway RD over Wills Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).