US Bridges

US 411 M.P.218.37 over Town Creek

Fair

Etowah County, Alabama · US 411 * Town Creek · Structure no. 010567

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,420
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 411 M.P.218.37 over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 411 M.P.218.37 over Town Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 10,420 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,588 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 411 M.P.218.37
CrossesTown Creek
LocationUS 411 * Town Creek
RouteU.S. Route 411
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.01509, -85.99551
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,420 (2023)
Projected traffic14,588 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$949,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 411 M.P.218.37 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 411 M.P.218.37 over Town 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 411 M.P.218.37 over Town Creek carry?

About 10,420 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 411 M.P.218.37 over Town Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 411 M.P.218.37 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.