US Bridges

SR 35 over Big Wills Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Alabama · 1 MI N JCT I-59 * SR 35 · Structure no. 015741

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 28,914 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).

CarriesSR 35
CrossesBig Wills Creek
Location1 MI N JCT I-59 * SR 35
RouteState Highway 35
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.43859, -85.76762
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length333 ft (101.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,802 (2021)
Projected traffic28,914 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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.