US Bridges

US 411 over Spring Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Alabama · 0.4 MI S Ga State Line · Structure no. 000515

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,983
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 411 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 411 over Spring Creek in Cherokee County, Alabama. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 3,983 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,576 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 411
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.4 MI S Ga State Line
RouteU.S. Route 411
CountyCherokee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.08309, -85.42818
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,983 (2021)
Projected traffic5,576 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$956,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 411 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 411 over Spring Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 411 over Spring Creek carry?

About 3,983 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 411 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 411 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.