US Bridges

CO 11 over Chulafinnee Creek

Good

Cleburne County, Alabama · 0.5 MI West Chulafinnee · Structure no. 016159

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 11 over Chulafinnee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 11 over Chulafinnee Creek in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 308 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 11
CrossesChulafinnee Creek
Location0.5 MI West Chulafinnee
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyCleburne County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.55206, -85.64229
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width308 ft (93.9 m)
Roadway width280 ft (85.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2001)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$10.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 11 over Chulafinnee Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 11 over Chulafinnee 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CO 11 over Chulafinnee Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO 11 over Chulafinnee Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 308 ft wide.

Who owns CO 11 over Chulafinnee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.