US Bridges

US 11 over Big Wills Creek

Fair

Etowah County, Alabama · US 11 @ Attalla · Structure no. 017892

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
422 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
5,968
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over Big Wills Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 11 over Big Wills Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5,968 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,355 by 2042. The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 11
CrossesBig Wills Creek
LocationUS 11 @ Attalla
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.006, -86.11114
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length422 ft (128.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck28 ft (8.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,968 (2022)
Projected traffic8,355 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$7.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 over Big Wills Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 11 over Big Wills Creek carry?

About 5,968 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over Big Wills Creek?

The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 over Big Wills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.