Route 71 over Wills Creek
GoodDeKalb County, Alabama · 300 Ft West of SR 35 · Structure no. 013668
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 71 over Wills Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 71 over Wills Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,150 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 33 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 71 over Wills Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 71 over 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Route 71 over Wills Creek carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 71 over Wills Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Route 71 over Wills Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.