US Bridges

US 11 over Wiggins Creek

Fair

Sumter County, Alabama · 0.4 Mi. S. of Epes · Structure no. 000737

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,340
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over Wiggins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 11 over Wiggins Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 1,340 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,791 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 11
CrossesWiggins Creek
Location0.4 Mi. S. of Epes
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.68679, -88.13472
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 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 traffic1,340 (2013)
Projected traffic1,791 by 2043
Trucks17%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$248,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 over Wiggins Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 over Wiggins 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 Wiggins Creek carry?

About 1,340 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over Wiggins Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 11 over Wiggins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.