US Bridges

U S 411 over Big Wills Creek

Fair

Etowah County, Alabama · U S 411 * Big Wills Ck · Structure no. 000229

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
255 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,482
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U S 411 over Big Wills Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying U S 411 over Big Wills Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,482 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,675 by 2042. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesU S 411
CrossesBig Wills Creek
LocationU S 411 * Big Wills Ck
RouteU.S. Route 411
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.99022, -86.00425
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,482 (2022)
Projected traffic21,675 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U S 411 over Big Wills Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is U S 411 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does U S 411 over Big Wills Creek carry?

About 15,482 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is U S 411 over Big Wills Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns U S 411 over Big Wills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.