US Bridges

SR 117 over Little River

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · 1 MI N Al/Ga ST Line · Structure no. 018637

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,117
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 117 over Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 117 over Little River in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,117 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,364 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 117
CrossesLittle River
Location1 MI N Al/Ga ST Line
RouteState Highway 117
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.53811, -85.52795
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,117 (2023)
Projected traffic4,364 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 117 over Little River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 117 over Little River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 117 over Little River carry?

About 3,117 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 117 over Little River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 117 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.