Old US 411 over Turkey Creek
FairEtowah County, Alabama · Old US 411 * Turkey Ck · Structure no. 010447
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,405
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US 411 over Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US 411 over Turkey Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 7,405 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,818 by 2035. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 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 | 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 Old US 411 over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is Old US 411 over Turkey 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Old US 411 over Turkey Creek carry?
About 7,405 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Old US 411 over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old US 411 over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.