US Bridges

US 11 over Al Gulf Coast RR Active

Fair

Greene County, Alabama · Al Gulf Coast RR Boligee · Structure no. 009616

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
748
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over Al Gulf Coast RR Active is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 11 over Al Gulf Coast RR Active in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 748 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,007 by 2041. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 11
CrossesAl Gulf Coast RR Active
LocationAl Gulf Coast RR Boligee
RouteU.S. Route 11
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.75673, -88.0219
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic748 (2021)
Projected traffic1,007 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 over Al Gulf Coast RR Active built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 over Al Gulf Coast RR Active 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 11 over Al Gulf Coast RR Active carry?

About 748 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over Al Gulf Coast RR Active?

The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 over Al Gulf Coast RR Active?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.