US Bridges

Co. Hwy. 11 over N.Fork Peavine Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · 5.7 MI NE Alabaster · Structure no. 005841

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,796
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Hwy. 11 over N.Fork Peavine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Hwy. 11 over N.Fork Peavine Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 68 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 5 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 9,796 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,715 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Hwy. 11
CrossesN.Fork Peavine Creek
Location5.7 MI NE Alabaster
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.29684, -86.74873
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,796 (2024)
Projected traffic13,715 by 2044
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$487,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Hwy. 11 over N.Fork Peavine Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Co. Hwy. 11 over N.Fork Peavine Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Hwy. 11 over N.Fork Peavine Creek carry?

About 9,796 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Co. Hwy. 11 over N.Fork Peavine Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Co. Hwy. 11 over N.Fork Peavine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.