US Bridges

U.S. 11 over Bear Creek

Fair

Sumter County, Alabama · 5.9 Mi. S. of Livingston · Structure no. 002799

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1945
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,930
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 11 over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying U.S. 11 over Bear Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1945, 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 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 2,930 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,915 by 2039. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 11
CrossesBear Creek
Location5.9 Mi. S. of Livingston
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.51967, -88.26477
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,930 (2013)
Projected traffic3,915 by 2039
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$564,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 11 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1945.

What condition is U.S. 11 over Bear 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 U.S. 11 over Bear Creek carry?

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

How long is U.S. 11 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 11 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.