US Bridges

CO RD 207 over Big Wills Creek

GoodPosted for load

DeKalb County, Alabama · 1 Mile W CO RD 51 · Structure no. 019308

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 207 over Big Wills Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CO RD 207 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO RD 207
CrossesBig Wills Creek
Location1 Mile W CO RD 51
RouteCounty Highway 207
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.31473, -85.86729
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating34.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$622,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 207 over Big Wills Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD 207 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 RD 207 over Big Wills Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 207 over Big Wills Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 207 over Big Wills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.