US Bridges

U.S. 11 over Parker Creek

Fair

Sumter County, Alabama · 4.3 Mi. S. of Livingston · Structure no. 002884

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1946
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,420
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 11 over Parker Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying U.S. 11 over Parker Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1946, 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 3,420 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,570 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 11
CrossesParker Creek
Location4.3 Mi. S. of Livingston
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.54229, -88.2393
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,420 (2013)
Projected traffic4,570 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$380,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1946.

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

About 3,420 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 11 over Parker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.