US Bridges

Al - 7 (us 11) over Valley Ck

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Clairmont Area · Structure no. 000042

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,430
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 7 (us 11) over Valley Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Al - 7 (us 11) over Valley Ck in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 11,430 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,975 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 65 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAl - 7 (us 11)
CrossesValley Ck
LocationClairmont Area
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.50667, -86.83
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,430 (2022)
Projected traffic14,975 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 7 (us 11) over Valley Ck built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 7 (us 11) over Valley Ck 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Al - 7 (us 11) over Valley Ck carry?

About 11,430 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Al - 7 (us 11) over Valley Ck?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 7 (us 11) over Valley Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.