US Bridges

Co. Rd. 11 over Trib. to Buck Creek

FairPosted for load

Walker County, Alabama · .2 Mile N. City Limits · Structure no. 002340

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 11 over Trib. to Buck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rd. 11 over Trib. to Buck Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2045. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 11
CrossesTrib. to Buck Creek
Location.2 Mile N. City Limits
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.96667, -87.48333
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.3 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2025)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$393,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 11 over Trib. to Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 11 over Trib. to Buck 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 11 over Trib. to Buck Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 11 over Trib. to Buck Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 11 over Trib. to Buck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.