US Bridges

I 759 Ramp to 411 over Big Wills Ck

Fair

Etowah County, Alabama · I 759 * Big Wills Ck · Structure no. 013524

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,587
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 759 Ramp to 411 over Big Wills Ck is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 759 Ramp to 411 over Big Wills Ck in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,587 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,222 by 2043. The structure is 254 ft (77.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 759 Ramp to 411
CrossesBig Wills Ck
LocationI 759 * Big Wills Ck
RouteInterstate 759
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.9905, -86.00503
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,587 (2023)
Projected traffic2,222 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 759 Ramp to 411 over Big Wills Ck built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 759 Ramp to 411 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 I 759 Ramp to 411 over Big Wills Ck carry?

About 1,587 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 759 Ramp to 411 over Big Wills Ck?

The structure is 254 ft (77.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I 759 Ramp to 411 over Big Wills Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.