US Bridges

S.R. 117 over West Fork Little River

Good

DeKalb County, Alabama · 5 MI NW Al-Ga ST Line · Structure no. 019715

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,237
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 117 over West Fork Little River is a prestressed concrete arch - deck carrying S.R. 117 over West Fork Little River in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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.

It carries about 4,237 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,932 by 2043. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 117
CrossesWest Fork Little River
Location5 MI NW Al-Ga ST Line
RouteState Highway 117
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.57017, -85.57439
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,237 (2023)
Projected traffic5,932 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.R. 117 over West Fork Little River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 117 over West Fork Little River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S.R. 117 over West Fork Little River carry?

About 4,237 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 117 over West Fork Little River?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 117 over West Fork Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.