US Bridges

US 11; SR 7 over I-59

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · US11 Ovp MP 224.7 · Structure no. 006935

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
383 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,166
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11; SR 7 over I-59 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 11; SR 7 over I-59 in DeKalb 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 5 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 7,166 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,032 by 2042. The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 11; SR 7
CrossesI-59
LocationUS11 Ovp MP 224.7
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.50833, -85.69167
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length383 ft (116.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,166 (2022)
Projected traffic10,032 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11; SR 7 over I-59 built?

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

What condition is US 11; SR 7 over I-59 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 11; SR 7 over I-59 carry?

About 7,166 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 11; SR 7 over I-59?

The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 11; SR 7 over I-59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.