US 11 over Norfolk & So. RR Active
PoorClosed to trafficTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.5 MI S JCT SR 215 · Structure no. 005140
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 180 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,300
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 11 over Norfolk & So. RR Active is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 11 over Norfolk & So. RR Active in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,185 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 11 over Norfolk & So. RR Active built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 11 over Norfolk & So. RR Active in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does US 11 over Norfolk & So. RR Active carry?
About 9,300 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 11 over Norfolk & So. RR Active?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US 11 over Norfolk & So. RR Active?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.