US Bridges

Cr. 11 over Cedar Creek Relief Br

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Alabama · 0.2 Mi.S.Lowndes Co. Line · Structure no. 009989

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
285 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
38
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 11 over Cedar Creek Relief Br is a concrete channel beam carrying Cr. 11 over Cedar Creek Relief Br in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 38 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 11
CrossesCedar Creek Relief Br
Location0.2 Mi.S.Lowndes Co. Line
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.95855, -86.8521
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.4 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans15
Design loadH 15
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2018)
Projected traffic120 by 2040
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 11 over Cedar Creek Relief Br built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 11 over Cedar Creek Relief Br 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Cr. 11 over Cedar Creek Relief Br carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 11 over Cedar Creek Relief Br?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 11 over Cedar Creek Relief Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.