US 11 over Allen Creek
PoorClarke County, Mississippi · 0.9 MI N SR 513 · Structure no. 210001101214520
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 11 over Allen Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 11 over Allen Creek in Clarke County, Mississippi. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 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.
It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 11 over Allen Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 11 over Allen Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 11 over Allen Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 11 over Allen Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns US 11 over Allen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.