US Bridges

US 11 over Big Canoe Creek

Good

St. Clair County, Alabama · 3.5 Mi. No. Al 23 · Structure no. 017943

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,070
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over Big Canoe Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 11 over Big Canoe Creek in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3,070 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,022 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 11
CrossesBig Canoe Creek
Location3.5 Mi. No. Al 23
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountySt. Clair County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.814, -86.38235
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,070 (2023)
Projected traffic4,022 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 over Big Canoe Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 over Big 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 August 2023.

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

About 3,070 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over Big Canoe Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 over Big Canoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.