US Bridges

US 11 over NS RR Active

Good

Sumter County, Alabama · R.R Epes · Structure no. 018431

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,078
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over NS RR Active is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 11 over NS RR Active in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,078 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,452 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 11
CrossesNS RR Active
LocationR.R Epes
RouteU.S. Route 11
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.68906, -88.12812
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,078 (2022)
Projected traffic1,452 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 over NS RR Active built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 over NS RR Active 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 11 over NS RR Active carry?

About 1,078 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over NS RR Active?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 over NS RR Active?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.