US Bridges

County Road 11 over Weeks Branch

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 1 Mile West of Co. RD 27 · Structure no. 019523

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
362
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 11 over Weeks Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 11 over Weeks Branch in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 362 vehicles a day, projected to reach 488 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 11
CrossesWeeks Branch
Location1 Mile West of Co. RD 27
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.41396, -87.87023
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic362 (2018)
Projected traffic488 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 11 over Weeks Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 11 over Weeks Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 11 over Weeks Branch carry?

About 362 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Road 11 over Weeks Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 11 over Weeks Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.