Al 111 over Lake Jordan
PoorElmore County, Alabama · 8.0 Mi.N of Al 14 · Structure no. 008868
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 667 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,020
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al 111 over Lake Jordan is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Al 111 over Lake Jordan in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,020 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,658 by 2033. The structure is 667 ft (203.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al 111 over Lake Jordan built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al 111 over Lake Jordan in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Al 111 over Lake Jordan carry?
About 5,020 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Al 111 over Lake Jordan?
The structure is 667 ft (203.3 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Al 111 over Lake Jordan?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.