SR 35 over Big Wills Creek
GoodDeKalb County, Alabama · 1 MI N JCT I-59 * SR 35 · Structure no. 015740
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 333 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,802
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 35 over Big Wills Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 35 over Big Wills Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 27,802 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,923 by 2041. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 35 over Big Wills Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 35 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SR 35 over Big Wills Creek carry?
About 27,802 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR 35 over Big Wills Creek?
The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns SR 35 over Big Wills Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.