US Bridges

Al - 7 (us 11) over Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0 . 1 MI No I 459 · Structure no. 010282

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,840
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 7 (us 11) over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al - 7 (us 11) over Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 15,840 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,753 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAl - 7 (us 11)
CrossesCreek
Location0 . 1 MI No I 459
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.5951, -86.6467
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic15,840 (2024)
Projected traffic20,753 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 7 (us 11) over 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 October 2024.

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

About 15,840 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

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

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Al - 7 (us 11) over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.