US Bridges

US 11 over I-59 (exit 97)

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · Caffee Junction · Structure no. 008669

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
350 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,160
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over I-59 (exit 97) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 11 over I-59 (exit 97) in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 14,160 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,203 by 2041. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 11
CrossesI-59 (exit 97)
LocationCaffee Junction
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.24915, -87.13514
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,160 (2021)
Projected traffic23,203 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 over I-59 (exit 97) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 over I-59 (exit 97) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 11 over I-59 (exit 97) carry?

About 14,160 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over I-59 (exit 97)?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 over I-59 (exit 97)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.