US Bridges

US 11 over Tombigbee Rvr Rel

Fair

Greene County, Alabama · 2.5 MI N Sumter CO Line · Structure no. 009839

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
758 ft
42 main spans
Daily traffic
684
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over Tombigbee Rvr Rel is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 11 over Tombigbee Rvr Rel in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 86 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 684 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 921 by 2041. The structure is 758 ft (230.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 11
CrossesTombigbee Rvr Rel
Location2.5 MI N Sumter CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyGreene County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.71175, -88.07955
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans42
Design loadH 10
Structure length758 ft (230.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic684 (2021)
Projected traffic921 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$5.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 over Tombigbee Rvr Rel built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is US 11 over Tombigbee Rvr Rel 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 Tombigbee Rvr Rel carry?

About 684 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over Tombigbee Rvr Rel?

The structure is 758 ft (230.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 over Tombigbee Rvr Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.