US Bridges

U.S. 11 over Trib. of Alamuchee Creek

Fair

Sumter County, Alabama · Cuba · Structure no. 002906

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 11 over Trib. of Alamuchee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying U.S. 11 over Trib. of Alamuchee Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,276 by 2039. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 11
CrossesTrib. of Alamuchee Creek
LocationCuba
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.4332, -88.37573
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2013)
Projected traffic4,276 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$811,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 11 over Trib. of Alamuchee Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 11 over Trib. of Alamuchee 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 Trib. of Alamuchee Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 11 over Trib. of Alamuchee Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 11 over Trib. of Alamuchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.