I-59 over Little Wills Creek
FairDeKalb County, Alabama · JCT SR 68 * I-59 · Structure no. 007534
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 238 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,381
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-59 over Little Wills Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-59 over Little Wills Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 8,381 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,733 by 2042. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 33 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 I-59 over Little Wills Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-59 over Little 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 I-59 over Little Wills Creek carry?
About 8,381 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is I-59 over Little Wills Creek?
The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns I-59 over Little Wills Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.