US Bridges

US 11 over White Creek

Fair

Greene County, Alabama · Eutaw · Structure no. 005711

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,658
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over White Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 11 over White Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 95 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 5 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 3,658 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,806 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesUS 11
CrossesWhite Creek
LocationEutaw
RouteU.S. Route 11
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.84083, -87.90432
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic3,658 (2021)
Projected traffic4,806 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$537,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 over White Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is US 11 over White 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 11 over White Creek carry?

About 3,658 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over White Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 11 over White Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.