US Bridges

CO RD 11 over Gum Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Alabama · .5 MI N CO 1 CO 11 JCT · Structure no. 015142

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
940
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 11 over Gum Creek is a steel culvert carrying CO RD 11 over Gum Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 940 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,202 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 11
CrossesGum Creek
Location.5 MI N CO 1 CO 11 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.41378, -88.14347
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (1994)
Projected traffic2,202 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$563,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 11 over Gum Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 11 over Gum 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 Gum Creek carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 11 over Gum Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns CO RD 11 over Gum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.