US Bridges

SR 68 over Little Wills Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · 0.2 MI E JCT US11 * SR68 · Structure no. 013346

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,041
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 68 over Little Wills Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 68 over Little Wills Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 5,041 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,057 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 68
CrossesLittle Wills Creek
Location0.2 MI E JCT US11 * SR68
RouteState Highway 68
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.255, -85.86333
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,041 (2023)
Projected traffic7,057 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$942,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 68 over Little Wills Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 68 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 68 over Little Wills Creek carry?

About 5,041 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 68 over Little Wills Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 68 over Little Wills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.