US Bridges

US 11 over L&n RR (abandoned)

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · Caffee JCT · Structure no. 005799

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
192 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,250
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over L&n RR (abandoned) is a concrete tee beam carrying US 11 over L&n RR (abandoned) in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,573 by 2033. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 11
CrossesL&n RR (abandoned)
LocationCaffee JCT
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.2433, -87.1393
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,250 (2013)
Projected traffic6,573 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 over L&n RR (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 over L&n RR (abandoned) 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 L&n RR (abandoned) carry?

About 5,250 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over L&n RR (abandoned)?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 over L&n RR (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.