US Bridges

Sutton Bridge Rd. over Ut to Big Wills Creek

Fair

Etowah County, Alabama · 200 N. of Steele Station · Structure no. 005633

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sutton Bridge Rd. over Ut to Big Wills Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sutton Bridge Rd. over Ut to 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 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,015 by 2034. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSutton Bridge Rd.
CrossesUt to Big Wills Creek
Location200 N. of Steele Station
RouteCounty Highway 129
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.96796, -86.03916
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2005)
Projected traffic15,015 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$383,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sutton Bridge Rd. over Ut to Big Wills Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sutton Bridge Rd. over Ut 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sutton Bridge Rd. over Ut to Big Wills Creek carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sutton Bridge Rd. over Ut to Big Wills Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Sutton Bridge Rd. over Ut to Big Wills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.