US Bridges

U S 411 over Big Wills Creek

Fair

Etowah County, Alabama · U S 411 * Big Wills Ck · Structure no. 013828

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,482
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U S 411 over Big Wills Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U S 411 over Big Wills Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 58 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 15,482 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,675 by 2042. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesU S 411
CrossesBig Wills Creek
LocationU S 411 * Big Wills Ck
RouteU.S. Route 411
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.98667, -86.005
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,482 (2022)
Projected traffic21,675 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U S 411 over Big Wills Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is U S 411 over Big 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does U S 411 over Big Wills Creek carry?

About 15,482 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is U S 411 over Big Wills Creek?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns U S 411 over Big Wills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.