Ramp to I 59 over Little Wills Ck * N/S RR
FairEtowah County, Alabama · I 59 * N/S RR · Structure no. 007859
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 492 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ramp to I 59 over Little Wills Ck * N/S RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to I 59 over Little Wills Ck * N/S RR in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2043. The structure is 492 ft (150 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Ramp to I 59 over Little Wills Ck * N/S RR built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ramp to I 59 over Little Wills Ck * N/S RR 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Ramp to I 59 over Little Wills Ck * N/S RR carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Ramp to I 59 over Little Wills Ck * N/S RR?
The structure is 492 ft (150 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Ramp to I 59 over Little Wills Ck * N/S RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.