US Bridges

49th Street over 49th ST Big Wills Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Alabama · .4MI W. JCT US11 49th St. · Structure no. 019429

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
341 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

49th Street over 49th ST Big Wills Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 49th Street over 49th ST Big Wills Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 255 by 2044. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries49th Street
Crosses49th ST Big Wills Creek
Location.4MI W. JCT US11 49th St.
RouteCity Street 49
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.50472, -85.68861
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating46.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic255 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 49th Street over 49th ST Big Wills Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 49th Street over 49th ST 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 49th Street over 49th ST Big Wills Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is 49th Street over 49th ST Big Wills Creek?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns 49th Street over 49th ST Big Wills Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.