US Bridges

8th Street Se??? over Big Wills Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Alabama · 0.2 Mile SE Gault Ave.??? · Structure no. 019297

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
Daily traffic
10
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th Street Se??? over Big Wills Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 8th Street Se??? 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries8th Street Se???
CrossesBig Wills Creek
Location0.2 Mile SE Gault Ave.???
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33, -85.71389
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2025)
Projected traffic20 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$252,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 8th Street Se??? over Big Wills Creek built?

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

What condition is 8th Street Se??? 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 8th Street Se??? over Big Wills Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 8th Street Se??? over Big Wills Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 8th Street Se??? over Big Wills Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.