US Bridges

CR-511 over Wildcat Creek

Fair

Coosa County, Alabama · 3.8 MI E Clay CO Line · Structure no. 002086

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,708
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-511 over Wildcat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-511 over Wildcat Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 1,708 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,792 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-511
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location3.8 MI E Clay CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 511
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.07611, -86.07081
Functional classRural Major 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 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating94.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 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 traffic1,708 (2021)
Projected traffic1,792 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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$394,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-511 over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-511 over Wildcat 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 CR-511 over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 1,708 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR-511 over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR-511 over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.