49th Street over Big Wills Creek
FairDeKalb County, Alabama · 1.2 MI E of I59 · Structure no. 019430
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2025 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
49th Street over Big Wills Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 49th Street over 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 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 154 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 49th Street over Big Wills Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is 49th Street 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does 49th Street over Big Wills Creek carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 49th Street over Big Wills Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.
Who owns 49th Street over Big Wills Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.