US Bridges

US 11 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 2.0 MI N Greene CO Line · Structure no. 004784

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,080
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 11 over Beaver 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 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 1,080 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,415 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 11
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.0 MI N Greene CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.04059, -87.76156
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,080 (2016)
Projected traffic1,415 by 2044
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$736,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 over Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is US 11 over Beaver 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 Beaver Creek carry?

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

How long is US 11 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 11 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.