US Bridges

US 11 over Phillips Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 3.4 MI N Greene CO Line · Structure no. 004785

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,261
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over Phillips Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 11 over Phillips 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 2,261 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,962 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 11
CrossesPhillips Creek
Location3.4 MI N Greene CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.05377, -87.74366
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 rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic2,261 (2016)
Projected traffic2,962 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$556,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 over Phillips Creek built?

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

What condition is US 11 over Phillips 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 Phillips Creek carry?

About 2,261 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over Phillips Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 11 over Phillips Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.