US Bridges

Pleasant Valley RD over Trib. to Big Wills Creek

Fair

Etowah County, Alabama · 0.3 Mile South of HWY 11 · Structure no. 002732

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,170
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley RD over Trib. to Big Wills Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Valley RD over Trib. to Big Wills Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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.

It carries about 1,170 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,743 by 2034. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Valley RD
CrossesTrib. to Big Wills Creek
Location0.3 Mile South of HWY 11
RouteCounty Highway 119
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.99278, -86.12387
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,170 (2003)
Projected traffic1,743 by 2034
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$350,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Valley RD over Trib. to Big Wills Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Valley RD over Trib. to 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Valley RD over Trib. to Big Wills Creek carry?

About 1,170 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Valley RD over Trib. to Big Wills Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over Trib. to Big Wills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.