Sutton Bridge Rd. over Big Wills Creek
PoorClosed to trafficEtowah County, Alabama · @ Black Creek Pkwy · Structure no. 005392
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2011
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sutton Bridge Rd. over Big Wills Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sutton Bridge Rd. over Big Wills Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2030. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sutton Bridge Rd. over Big Wills Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sutton Bridge Rd. over Big Wills Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2011.
How much traffic does Sutton Bridge Rd. over Big Wills Creek carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sutton Bridge Rd. over Big Wills Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Sutton Bridge Rd. over Big Wills Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.