US Bridges

Duck Springs Rd. over Fisher Creek

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · 0.2 MI N. of Cox Gap RD · Structure no. 004482

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duck Springs Rd. over Fisher Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Duck Springs Rd. over Fisher 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2034. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDuck Springs Rd.
CrossesFisher Creek
Location0.2 MI N. of Cox Gap RD
RouteCounty Highway 337
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.09738, -86.05544
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic850 (2003)
Projected traffic1,215 by 2034
Trucks2%
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$427,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Duck Springs Rd. over Fisher Creek built?

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

What condition is Duck Springs Rd. over Fisher 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Duck Springs Rd. over Fisher Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Duck Springs Rd. over Fisher Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Duck Springs Rd. over Fisher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.