US Bridges

Co. Route 11 over Walkers Creek

GoodPosted for load

Monroe County, Alabama · 1.02M S Rumley Cemetary · Structure no. 021383

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
73 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Route 11 over Walkers Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Route 11 over Walkers Creek in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2037. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesCo. Route 11
CrossesWalkers Creek
Location1.02M S Rumley Cemetary
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.55268, -87.25246
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating39.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic75 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$366,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Route 11 over Walkers Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Route 11 over Walkers 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Route 11 over Walkers Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Co. Route 11 over Walkers Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Route 11 over Walkers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.