US Bridges

Black Creek Pkwy over Big Wills Creek

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · Black Creek Parkway · Structure no. 018555

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Creek Pkwy over Big Wills Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Black Creek Pkwy 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBlack Creek Pkwy
CrossesBig Wills Creek
LocationBlack Creek Parkway
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.98574, -86.0429
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2023)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Black Creek Pkwy over Big Wills Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black Creek Pkwy 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Black Creek Pkwy over Big Wills Creek carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Black Creek Pkwy over Big Wills Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Black Creek Pkwy over Big Wills Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.