Ramp to I 59 over Big Wills Ck
FairEtowah County, Alabama · I 59 * I 759 Intr · Structure no. 013161
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 669 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,138
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ramp to I 59 over Big Wills Ck is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to I 59 over Big Wills Ck in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 4,138 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,793 by 2043. The structure is 669 ft (203.9 m) long and 28 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Ramp to I 59 over Big Wills Ck built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ramp to I 59 over Big Wills Ck 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 Ramp to I 59 over Big Wills Ck carry?
About 4,138 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ramp to I 59 over Big Wills Ck?
The structure is 669 ft (203.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ramp to I 59 over Big Wills Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.