US Bridges

Cr. 11 over Cedar Creek

Good

Butler County, Alabama · 0.5MI. S. Lowndes Co.Line · Structure no. 017865

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
293 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 11 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cr. 11 over Cedar Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 38 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 293 ft (89.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 11
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.5MI. S. Lowndes Co.Line
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.95546, -86.85312
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length293 ft (89.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2018)
Projected traffic150 by 2041
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 11 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 11 over Cedar 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 October 2023.

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

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

How long is Cr. 11 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 293 ft (89.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 11 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.