US Bridges

US 11 over White Hall Creek

Fair

Sumter County, Alabama · 1.4 Mi. N. of York · Structure no. 000269

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1944
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,930
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over White Hall Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 11 over White Hall Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1944, so it is 100 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 6 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 2,930 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,915 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 11
CrossesWhite Hall Creek
Location1.4 Mi. N. of York
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.50813, -88.27545
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 evaluation5: 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 rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,930 (2013)
Projected traffic3,915 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$730,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 over White Hall Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1944.

What condition is US 11 over White Hall 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 11 over White Hall Creek carry?

About 2,930 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over White Hall Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 11 over White Hall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.