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County Road 11 over Gin Creek

Good

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Centenary Rd. · Structure no. 017961

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 11 over Gin Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 11 over Gin Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2034. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 11
CrossesGin Creek
LocationCentenary Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.74446, -86.35293
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2000)
Projected traffic920 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$748,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 11 over Gin Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 11 over Gin 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 11 over Gin Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 11 over Gin Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 11 over Gin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.