CO RD 11 over Branch
PoorPosted for loadChoctaw County, Alabama · 1.3 MI S Int Rt 142 * 144 · Structure no. 000197
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 1996 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 11 over Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 11 over Branch in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 876 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 11 over Branch built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 11 over Branch 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 11 over Branch carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 11 over Branch?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 11 over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.