US Bridges

US 411 SR 25 over Branch

Good

Cherokee County, Alabama · 5.2 MI W JCT SR 25 * 68 · Structure no. 013441

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,095
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 411 SR 25 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 411 SR 25 over Branch in Cherokee County, Alabama. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 100 years old, older 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 8,095 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,333 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 411 SR 25
CrossesBranch
Location5.2 MI W JCT SR 25 * 68
RouteU.S. Route 411
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.14103, -85.83553
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic8,095 (2021)
Projected traffic11,333 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$652,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 411 SR 25 over Branch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is US 411 SR 25 over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 411 SR 25 over Branch carry?

About 8,095 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 411 SR 25 over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 411 SR 25 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.