US 431 Spur over Little Wills Creek
FairEtowah County, Alabama · Cleveland Ave · Structure no. 007903
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,878
- 2007 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 431 Spur over Little Wills Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 431 Spur over Little Wills Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 9,878 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,188 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 US 431 Spur over Little Wills Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 431 Spur over Little 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does US 431 Spur over Little Wills Creek carry?
About 9,878 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 431 Spur over Little Wills Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns US 431 Spur over Little Wills Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.