Houston Loop Rd. over Big Wills Creek
FairPosted for loadDeKalb County, Alabama · 0.5 MI W of Airport Ave · Structure no. 013964
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,175
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Houston Loop Rd. over Big Wills Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Houston Loop Rd. over Big Wills Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,175 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,685 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Houston Loop Rd. over Big Wills Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Houston Loop Rd. over 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 2024.
How much traffic does Houston Loop Rd. over Big Wills Creek carry?
About 2,175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Houston Loop Rd. over Big Wills Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Houston Loop Rd. over Big Wills Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.