Route 71 over Wills Creek

Good Condition41 years old3,400 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlabama
CountyDeKalb
Location300 Ft West Of SR 35
CarriesRoute 71
CrossesWills Creek
Coordinates34.43938, -85.75581

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length162.1 ft (49.4 m)
Max Span54.1 ft (16.5 m)
Deck Width33.1 ft (10.1 m)
Deck Area498.9 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1985

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,400 (2024)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number013668

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