US Bridges

Co. Rd. 137 over Big Wills Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Alabama · 360 Ft. N of SR 117 · Structure no. 021436

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 137 over Big Wills Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rd. 137 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCo. Rd. 137
CrossesBig Wills Creek
Location360 Ft. N of SR 117
RouteCounty Highway 137
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.57011, -85.61566
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
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic149 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$579,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 137 over Big Wills Creek built?

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

What condition is Co. Rd. 137 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 137 over Big Wills Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 137 over Big Wills Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 137 over Big Wills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.