US Bridges

US 411 SR 25 over Branch

Fair

Cherokee County, Alabama · 4.2 MI W JCT SR 25 * 68 · Structure no. 013442

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,095
2021 count
Owner
State
State 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 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 8,095 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,333 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 411 SR 25
CrossesBranch
Location4.2 MI W JCT SR 25 * 68
RouteU.S. Route 411
CountyCherokee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.15167, -85.825
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating66.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$2.7 million (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 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 May 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 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 411 SR 25 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.