US Bridges

County Road 606 over Big Wills Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · .3.MIE.US11 · Structure no. 018958

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
81
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 606 over Big Wills Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 606 over Big Wills Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 81 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 606
CrossesBig Wills Creek
Location.3.MIE.US11
RouteCounty Highway 606
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.53504, -85.65934
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 606 over Big Wills Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 606 over Big Wills Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 606 over Big Wills Creek carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 606 over Big Wills Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 606 over Big Wills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.