US Bridges

US 11 over Buck Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 1.5 MI E. Greene CO Line · Structure no. 004783

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,080
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over Buck Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 11 over Buck Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,080 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,415 by 2038. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 11
CrossesBuck Creek
Location1.5 MI E. Greene CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.03599, -87.76787
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,080 (2016)
Projected traffic1,415 by 2038
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 over Buck 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 11 over Buck Creek carry?

About 1,080 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.