US Bridges

County Road 11 over Bear Creek Floodway

Good

Franklin County, Alabama · 1.9MILES N JCT ST HWY 24? · Structure no. 019621

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
412 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 11 over Bear Creek Floodway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 11 over Bear Creek Floodway in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 760 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2029. The structure is 412 ft (125.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 11
CrossesBear Creek Floodway
Location1.9MILES N JCT ST HWY 24?
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.46791, -88.13634
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length412 ft (125.7 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2000)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2029
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$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 11 over Bear Creek Floodway built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 11 over Bear Creek Floodway 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 11 over Bear Creek Floodway carry?

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

How long is County Road 11 over Bear Creek Floodway?

The structure is 412 ft (125.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 11 over Bear Creek Floodway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.