Black Creek Pky over Big Wills Creek
GoodEtowah County, Alabama · Black Creek Parkway · Structure no. 018554
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 394 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2025 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Black Creek Pky over Big Wills Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Black Creek Pky over Big Wills Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2045. The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Black Creek Pky over Big Wills Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Black Creek Pky over Big Wills Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Black Creek Pky over Big Wills Creek carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Black Creek Pky over Big Wills Creek?
The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Black Creek Pky over Big Wills Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.