US Bridges

Al 111 over Pigeon Roost Creek

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · 4.7MI.N.OFAL.14 · Structure no. 015748

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,730
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 111 over Pigeon Roost Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Al 111 over Pigeon Roost Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 4,730 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,331 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesAl 111
CrossesPigeon Roost Creek
Location4.7MI.N.OFAL.14
RouteState Highway 111
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.58095, -86.24478
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,730 (2013)
Projected traffic5,331 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 111 over Pigeon Roost Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 111 over Pigeon Roost 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Al 111 over Pigeon Roost Creek carry?

About 4,730 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Al 111 over Pigeon Roost Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Al 111 over Pigeon Roost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.