US Bridges

US 11 over Sucarnoochee River

Good

Sumter County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi. S. of Livingston · Structure no. 017888

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
855 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,502
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over Sucarnoochee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 11 over Sucarnoochee River in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,502 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,064 by 2042. The structure is 855 ft (260.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesUS 11
CrossesSucarnoochee River
Location0.5 Mi. S. of Livingston
RouteU.S. Route 11
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.57322, -88.19436
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length855 ft (260.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,502 (2022)
Projected traffic6,064 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$8.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 over Sucarnoochee River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 over Sucarnoochee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does US 11 over Sucarnoochee River carry?

About 4,502 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over Sucarnoochee River?

The structure is 855 ft (260.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 over Sucarnoochee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.