US Bridges

US 11 over Tombigbee River Relief

Good

Greene County, Alabama · 1.1 MI N Sumter CO Line · Structure no. 012544

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
684
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over Tombigbee River Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 11 over Tombigbee River Relief in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 684 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 921 by 2041. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUS 11
CrossesTombigbee River Relief
Location1.1 MI N Sumter CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 11
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.6988, -88.0965
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 over Tombigbee River Relief built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 over Tombigbee River Relief 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 11 over Tombigbee River Relief carry?

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

How long is US 11 over Tombigbee River Relief?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 over Tombigbee River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.