US Bridges

CO Rt 105 over Big Wills Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Alabama · 0.5 MI No. HWY #35 T7SR8E · Structure no. 013675

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,175
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 105 over Big Wills Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 105 over Big 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 2,175 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,685 by 2044. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO Rt 105
CrossesBig Wills Creek
Location0.5 MI No. HWY #35 T7SR8E
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.44446, -85.75111
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating44.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,175 (2024)
Projected traffic2,685 by 2044
Trucks45%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 105 over Big Wills Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 105 over Big 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 CO Rt 105 over Big Wills Creek carry?

About 2,175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 105 over Big Wills Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 105 over Big Wills Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.