US Bridges

County Road 1101 over Olustee Creek

Fair

Pike County, Alabama · Sec 27 T11N R19E · Structure no. 002901

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
306 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
975
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1101 over Olustee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 1101 over Olustee Creek in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 79 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 975 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2035. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 1101
CrossesOlustee Creek
LocationSec 27 T11N R19E
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.90424, -86.14817
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic975 (2010)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 1101 over Olustee Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is County Road 1101 over Olustee 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 County Road 1101 over Olustee Creek carry?

About 975 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 1101 over Olustee Creek?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 1101 over Olustee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.