US Bridges

US 11 over Little Canoe Creek

Good

St. Clair County, Alabama · St. Clair/Etowah CO LN · Structure no. 016556

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,970
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over Little Canoe Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 11 over Little Canoe Creek in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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.

It carries about 1,970 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,581 by 2043. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 11
CrossesLittle Canoe Creek
LocationSt. Clair/Etowah CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 11
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.96889, -86.17806
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,970 (2023)
Projected traffic2,581 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 over Little Canoe Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 over Little Canoe 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 11 over Little Canoe Creek carry?

About 1,970 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over Little Canoe Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 over Little Canoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.