US Bridges

US11 over Line Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · JCT US11*SR35 · Structure no. 009320

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,829
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US11 over Line Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US11 over Line Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 15,829 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,161 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long.

CarriesUS11
CrossesLine Creek
LocationJCT US11*SR35
RouteU.S. Route 11
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.43188, -85.7311
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
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 rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,829 (2022)
Projected traffic22,161 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US11 over Line Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US11 over Line 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US11 over Line Creek carry?

About 15,829 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US11 over Line Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US11 over Line Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.