US Bridges

US 11 over Ut Alamuchee Creek

Fair

Sumter County, Alabama · 1.5 Mi. N. of Cuba · Structure no. 002907

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,710
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over Ut Alamuchee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 11 over Ut 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 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 2,710 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,621 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 11
CrossesUt Alamuchee Creek
Location1.5 Mi. N. of Cuba
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.44764, -88.35694
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating74.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 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 traffic2,710 (2013)
Projected traffic3,621 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$542,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 over Ut Alamuchee Creek built?

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

What condition is US 11 over Ut 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 US 11 over Ut Alamuchee Creek carry?

About 2,710 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over Ut Alamuchee Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 11 over Ut Alamuchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.