US Bridges

US 11 over Little Hurricane Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · Coaling / Cedar Cove · Structure no. 002817

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
134 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,791
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over Little Hurricane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 11 over Little Hurricane Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 5 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 7,791 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,208 by 2038. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 11
CrossesLittle Hurricane Creek
LocationCoaling / Cedar Cove
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.17661, -87.30847
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,791 (2016)
Projected traffic10,208 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 over Little Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 over Little Hurricane 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 11 over Little Hurricane Creek carry?

About 7,791 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over Little Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 over Little Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.