US Bridges

County HWY 511 over Crooked Creek

Fair

Talladega County, Alabama · 1.0 Mi.Sth Al HWY 21????? · Structure no. 018181

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,205
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HWY 511 over Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County HWY 511 over Crooked Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3,205 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,925 by 2038. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty HWY 511
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location1.0 Mi.Sth Al HWY 21?????
RouteCounty Highway 511
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.13611, -86.23333
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,205 (2018)
Projected traffic3,925 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County HWY 511 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HWY 511 over Crooked 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County HWY 511 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 3,205 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County HWY 511 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns County HWY 511 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.