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County RD 11 over Little Cypress Creek

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Lauderdale County, Alabama · 1.3 MI W Int SR 17 · Structure no. 020833

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
119 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 11 over Little Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County RD 11 over Little Cypress Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 156 vehicles a day, projected to reach 232 by 2033. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 11
CrossesLittle Cypress Creek
Location1.3 MI W Int SR 17
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.98, -87.69167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2001)
Projected traffic232 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$925,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 11 over Little Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 11 over Little Cypress Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 11 over Little Cypress Creek carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is County RD 11 over Little Cypress Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 11 over Little Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.