US Bridges

Al - 7 (us 11) over I - 59

Fair

St. Clair County, Alabama · US 11 / I - 59 · Structure no. 007333

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
350 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,130
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 7 (us 11) over I - 59 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Al - 7 (us 11) over I - 59 in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5,130 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,721 by 2042. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesAl - 7 (us 11)
CrossesI - 59
LocationUS 11 / I - 59
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountySt. Clair County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.72222, -86.50917
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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,130 (2022)
Projected traffic6,721 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 7 (us 11) over I - 59 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 7 (us 11) over I - 59 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Al - 7 (us 11) over I - 59 carry?

About 5,130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Al - 7 (us 11) over I - 59?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 7 (us 11) over I - 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.