US Bridges

County Road 5511 over Whitewater Creek

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Alabama · Sec 16 T9N R22E · Structure no. 004860

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
122 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 5511 over Whitewater Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 5511 over Whitewater Creek in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2035. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 5511
CrossesWhitewater Creek
LocationSec 16 T9N R22E
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.75359, -85.84796
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 10
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2001)
Projected traffic230 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$806,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 5511 over Whitewater Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 5511 over Whitewater 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 5511 over Whitewater Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 5511 over Whitewater Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 5511 over Whitewater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.