US Bridges

Duck Springs Rd. over U.T. to Big Wills Creek

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · @ Walden Hollow RD · Structure no. 004475

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duck Springs Rd. over U.T. to Big Wills Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Duck Springs Rd. over U.T. to Big Wills Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,401 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDuck Springs Rd.
CrossesU.T. to Big Wills Creek
Location@ Walden Hollow RD
RouteCounty Highway 227
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.11564, -86.02596
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2003)
Projected traffic1,401 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$243,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Duck Springs Rd. over U.T. to Big Wills Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duck Springs Rd. over U.T. to Big Wills Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Duck Springs Rd. over U.T. to Big Wills Creek carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Duck Springs Rd. over U.T. to Big Wills Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Duck Springs Rd. over U.T. to Big Wills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.