US Bridges

County Road 11 over Beaver Branch Relief

Poor

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Burgamy Swamp Rd. · Structure no. 007349

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
555
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 11 over Beaver Branch Relief is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 11 over Beaver Branch Relief in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 555 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 11
CrossesBeaver Branch Relief
LocationBurgamy Swamp Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.0298, -86.3898
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic555 (2009)
Projected traffic320 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$443,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 11 over Beaver Branch Relief built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 11 over Beaver Branch Relief 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 County Road 11 over Beaver Branch Relief carry?

About 555 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 11 over Beaver Branch Relief?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 11 over Beaver Branch Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.