US Bridges

Campbell Gap Rd. over Big Wills Creek

FairPosted for load

Etowah County, Alabama · 0.1 MI S of Dck Sprngs · Structure no. 000155

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Campbell Gap Rd. over Big Wills Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Campbell Gap Rd. over Big Wills Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2034. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCampbell Gap Rd.
CrossesBig Wills Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Dck Sprngs
RouteCounty Highway 341
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.18853, -85.96249
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2003)
Projected traffic100 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$630,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Campbell Gap Rd. over Big Wills Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Campbell Gap Rd. over Big Wills Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Campbell Gap Rd. over Big Wills Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Campbell Gap Rd. over Big Wills Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Campbell Gap Rd. over Big Wills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.