Dees RD over Wilson Creek
GoodLamar County, Alabama · 1.3MI NE Baxter · Structure no. 016916
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 306 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dees RD over Wilson Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Dees RD over Wilson Creek in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 64 years old, older 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 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2032. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dees RD over Wilson Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Dees RD over Wilson 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Dees RD over Wilson Creek carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (1997 count).
How long is Dees RD over Wilson Creek?
The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Dees RD over Wilson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.