US Bridges

Al 211 over Little Wills Creek

Fair

Etowah County, Alabama · Al 211 * Little Wills Ck · Structure no. 008902

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
292 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,162
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 211 over Little Wills Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Al 211 over Little Wills Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4,162 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,827 by 2042. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 211
CrossesLittle Wills Creek
LocationAl 211 * Little Wills Ck
RouteState Highway 211
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.07501, -86.02672
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,162 (2022)
Projected traffic5,827 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 211 over Little Wills Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 211 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Al 211 over Little Wills Creek carry?

About 4,162 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Al 211 over Little Wills Creek?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Al 211 over Little Wills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.