US Bridges

County Road 212 over Big Wills Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Alabama · 0.5 MI W CR51 · Structure no. 021404

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
292
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 212 over Big Wills Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 212 over Big Wills Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 292 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 434 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 212
CrossesBig Wills Creek
Location0.5 MI W CR51
RouteCounty Highway 212
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.33299, -85.8477
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292 (2024)
Projected traffic434 by 2044
Trucks46%
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$483,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 212 over Big Wills Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 212 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 County Road 212 over Big Wills Creek carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is County Road 212 over Big Wills Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 212 over Big Wills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.