US Bridges

Airport Road over U T to Big Wills Creek

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · Airport Road · Structure no. 020553

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Road over U T to Big Wills Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Airport Road over U T to 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Road
CrossesU T to Big Wills Creek
LocationAirport Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.98, -86.07833
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollToll bridge segment under Secretarial agreement
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$780,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Road over U T to Big Wills Creek built?

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

What condition is Airport Road over U T to 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Airport Road over U T to Big Wills Creek carry?

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

How long is Airport Road over U T to Big Wills Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Road over U T to Big Wills Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.