Big Wills Road over Big Wills Creek
GoodDeKalb County, Alabama · 0.5 MI E of US 11 · Structure no. 016164
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 390
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Wills Road over Big Wills Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Big Wills Road over Big Wills Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Wills Road over Big Wills Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Wills Road 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Big Wills Road over Big Wills Creek carry?
About 390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Big Wills Road over Big Wills Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Big Wills Road over Big Wills Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.