US Bridges

CO RD 280 over Trib. to Big Wills Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · 150 Ft E of I59 · Structure no. 007812

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 280 over Trib. to Big Wills Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 280 over Trib. to Big 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 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 280
CrossesTrib. to Big Wills Creek
Location150 Ft E of I59
RouteCounty Highway 280
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.41528, -85.77116
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating71.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2023)
Projected traffic146 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$466,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 280 over Trib. to Big Wills Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 280 over Trib. to 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 280 over Trib. to Big Wills Creek carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 280 over Trib. to Big Wills Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 280 over Trib. to Big Wills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.