Lake Rhea Rd. over Big Wills Creek
GoodEtowah County, Alabama · Lake Rhea Rd. · Structure no. 018845
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Rhea Rd. over Big Wills Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Rhea Rd. over Big Wills Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Rhea Rd. over Big Wills Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake Rhea Rd. 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Lake Rhea Rd. over Big Wills Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lake Rhea Rd. over Big Wills Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Rhea Rd. over Big Wills Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.