US Bridges

Al 7 (us 11) over Muckleroy Creek

Good

St. Clair County, Alabama · 500 S. of Al 53 (us 231) · Structure no. 020488

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,310
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 7 (us 11) over Muckleroy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 7 (us 11) over Muckleroy Creek in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,310 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 7 (us 11)
CrossesMuckleroy Creek
Location500 S. of Al 53 (us 231)
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountySt. Clair County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.87417, -86.30028
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,310 (2023)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 7 (us 11) over Muckleroy Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 7 (us 11) over Muckleroy 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 Al 7 (us 11) over Muckleroy Creek carry?

About 2,310 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Al 7 (us 11) over Muckleroy Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Al 7 (us 11) over Muckleroy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.