US Bridges

S 11th ST over Black Creek

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · S 11th ST * Black Creek · Structure no. 002237

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,256
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 11th ST over Black Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S 11th ST over Black Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 8,256 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,558 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS 11th ST
CrossesBlack Creek
LocationS 11th ST * Black Creek
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.99751, -86.02582
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,256 (2025)
Projected traffic11,558 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$405,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S 11th ST over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 11th ST over Black 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S 11th ST over Black Creek carry?

About 8,256 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S 11th ST over Black Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S 11th ST over Black Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.