US Bridges

CO 11 over Carr Creek

Good

Cleburne County, Alabama · 2 Mi. South of CO RD 24 · Structure no. 018543

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 11 over Carr Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO 11 over Carr Creek in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 725 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO 11
CrossesCarr Creek
Location2 Mi. South of CO RD 24
RouteCounty Highway 11
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.50731, -85.67952
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2002)
Projected traffic725 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$491,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 11 over Carr Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 11 over Carr 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 Carr Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO 11 over Carr Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CO 11 over Carr Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.