US Bridges

_n. 11th Ave over _tanyard Creek

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · _lanett Street · Structure no. 021348

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,290
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

_n. 11th Ave over _tanyard Creek is a steel culvert carrying _n. 11th Ave over _tanyard Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,917 by 2037. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Carries_n. 11th Ave
Crosses_tanyard Creek
Location_lanett Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.87774, -85.19719
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,290 (2015)
Projected traffic1,917 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$337,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was _n. 11th Ave over _tanyard Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is _n. 11th Ave over _tanyard 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does _n. 11th Ave over _tanyard Creek carry?

About 1,290 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is _n. 11th Ave over _tanyard Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns _n. 11th Ave over _tanyard Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.