US Bridges

AL-7 (US-11) over Gulf Creek

Good

St. Clair County, Alabama · N of AL-53 (US-231) · Structure no. 020489

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

About this bridge

AL-7 (US-11) over Gulf Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-7 (US-11) over Gulf 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 8 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 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-7 (US-11)
CrossesGulf Creek
LocationN of AL-53 (US-231)
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountySt. Clair County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.9019, -86.2479
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-7 (US-11) over Gulf Creek built?

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

What condition is AL-7 (US-11) over Gulf 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 Gulf Creek carry?

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

How long is AL-7 (US-11) over Gulf Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns AL-7 (US-11) over Gulf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.