US Bridges

FAS 06 CO RD 51 over Little Wills Valley Br.

Good

DeKalb County, Alabama · 2.3MI N JCT CO RT52T7SR8E · Structure no. 015193

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,644
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 06 CO RD 51 over Little Wills Valley Br. is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 06 CO RD 51 over Little Wills Valley Br. in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,644 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,443 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAS 06 CO RD 51
CrossesLittle Wills Valley Br.
Location2.3MI N JCT CO RT52T7SR8E
RouteCounty Highway 51
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.39341, -85.78996
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,644 (2023)
Projected traffic2,443 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$581,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 06 CO RD 51 over Little Wills Valley Br. built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 06 CO RD 51 over Little Wills Valley Br. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 06 CO RD 51 over Little Wills Valley Br. carry?

About 1,644 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAS 06 CO RD 51 over Little Wills Valley Br.?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 06 CO RD 51 over Little Wills Valley Br.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.