US Bridges

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

Fair

Etowah County, Alabama · 250 S. of Hoyt Whitt RD · Structure no. 004481

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
775
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duck Springs Rd. over U.T. of Big Wills Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Duck Springs Rd. over U.T. of 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 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,108 by 2034. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDuck Springs Rd.
CrossesU.T. of Big Wills Creek
Location250 S. of Hoyt Whitt RD
RouteCounty Highway 337
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.0865, -86.0628
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2003)
Projected traffic1,108 by 2034
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$327,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Duck Springs Rd. over U.T. of 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. of 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 June 2024.

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

About 775 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.