US Bridges

US 11 over Warrior River Relief

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 3.3 MI N Warrior River · Structure no. 002538

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over Warrior River Relief is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 11 over Warrior River Relief in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,848 by 2038. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 11
CrossesWarrior River Relief
Location3.3 MI N Warrior River
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.15693, -87.63026
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2016)
Projected traffic4,848 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$825,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 over Warrior River Relief built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 over Warrior River Relief 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 11 over Warrior River Relief carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over Warrior River Relief?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 over Warrior River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.