US Bridges

CO RD No 11 over Relief Hurricane Creek

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 5 Miles East Miss Sline · Structure no. 011297

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD No 11 over Relief Hurricane Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD No 11 over Relief Hurricane Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 369 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD No 11
CrossesRelief Hurricane Creek
Location5 Miles East Miss Sline
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.22652, -88.10127
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2001)
Projected traffic369 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$609,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD No 11 over Relief Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD No 11 over Relief Hurricane 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD No 11 over Relief Hurricane Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO RD No 11 over Relief Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD No 11 over Relief Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.