US Bridges

US 411 over Spring Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Alabama · 3.7 MI W Ga State Line · Structure no. 009487

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,733
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 411 over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 411 over Spring Creek in Cherokee County, Alabama. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1968, 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 5 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 3,733 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,226 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 411
CrossesSpring Creek
Location3.7 MI W Ga State Line
RouteU.S. Route 411
CountyCherokee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.08679, -85.46634
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,733 (2021)
Projected traffic5,226 by 2041
Trucks22%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$557,000 (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. It was reconstructed in 1968.

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 3,733 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 411 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 411 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.