US Bridges

County Road 11 over Peavine Creek

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.3 Mi. North CR 68 · Structure no. 020465

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,213
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 11 over Peavine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 11 over Peavine Creek in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 12,213 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,309 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 11
CrossesPeavine Creek
Location0.3 Mi. North CR 68
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.26113, -86.7954
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,213 (2023)
Projected traffic14,309 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 11 over Peavine Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 11 over Peavine 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 11 over Peavine Creek carry?

About 12,213 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 11 over Peavine Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 11 over Peavine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.