US Bridges

CO Rt 30 over Big Wills Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Alabama · 1MI W CO Rt 51 8S 7E · Structure no. 016445

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
239
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 30 over Big Wills Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 30 over Big Wills Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 239 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 356 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCO Rt 30
CrossesBig Wills Creek
Location1MI W CO Rt 51 8S 7E
RouteCounty Highway 30
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.29472, -85.88437
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2022)
Projected traffic356 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 30 over Big Wills Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 30 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 30 over Big Wills Creek carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 30 over Big Wills Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 30 over Big Wills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.