US Bridges

CO RD 11 over Bear Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Alabama · 2.3 MI N JCT SR 24 · Structure no. 006195

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 11 over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 11 over Bear Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 760 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 943 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCO RD 11
CrossesBear Creek
Location2.3 MI N JCT SR 24
RouteCounty Highway 11
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.47282, -88.13538
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2000)
Projected traffic943 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 11 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 11 over Bear 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 11 over Bear Creek carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 11 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 11 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.