US Bridges

Wilmer Georgetown over Big Creek Lake

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · .4 Miles W Natchez Trace · Structure no. 020834

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,803
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilmer Georgetown over Big Creek Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilmer Georgetown over Big Creek Lake in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,803 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,679 by 2044. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesWilmer Georgetown
CrossesBig Creek Lake
Location.4 Miles W Natchez Trace
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.85594, -88.334
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,803 (2024)
Projected traffic2,679 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilmer Georgetown over Big Creek Lake built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilmer Georgetown over Big Creek Lake 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wilmer Georgetown over Big Creek Lake carry?

About 1,803 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wilmer Georgetown over Big Creek Lake?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Wilmer Georgetown over Big Creek Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.