US Bridges

US 11 over Tombigbee River

Fair

Sumter County, Alabama · Sumter * Greene CO Line · Structure no. 012455

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
2,266 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
669
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over Tombigbee River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 11 over Tombigbee River in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 669 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 901 by 2041. The structure is 2,266 ft (690.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 11
CrossesTombigbee River
LocationSumter * Greene CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.69391, -88.11556
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+14 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,266 ft (690.7 m)
Longest span375 ft (114.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic669 (2021)
Projected traffic901 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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$18.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 over Tombigbee River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 over Tombigbee River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 11 over Tombigbee River carry?

About 669 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over Tombigbee River?

The structure is 2,266 ft (690.7 m) long with a longest span of 375 ft (114.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 over Tombigbee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.