US Bridges

West 11th over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Anniston W 11th Street · Structure no. 000073

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 11th over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying West 11th over Drainage Ditch in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest 11th
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationAnniston W 11th Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.7092, -85.78972
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2025)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$293,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West 11th over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 11th over Drainage Ditch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does West 11th over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West 11th over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns West 11th over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.