US Bridges

CO RD 11 over Wahalak Creek

Fair

Choctaw County, Alabama · 0.1 MI S Int Rt 144 * 151 · Structure no. 007151

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,225
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 11 over Wahalak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 11 over Wahalak Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,225 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,236 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 11
CrossesWahalak Creek
Location0.1 MI S Int Rt 144 * 151
RouteCounty Highway 144
CountyChoctaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.09696, -88.26429
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,225 (1996)
Projected traffic1,236 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$381,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 11 over Wahalak Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 11 over Wahalak 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 11 over Wahalak Creek carry?

About 1,225 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 11 over Wahalak Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 11 over Wahalak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.