US Bridges

US11 over Branch

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · 4.2 MI S Al*ga ST Line · Structure no. 000480

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
509
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US11 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US11 over Branch in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 509 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 713 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS11
CrossesBranch
Location4.2 MI S Al*ga ST Line
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.66, -85.59667
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating89.8 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic509 (2022)
Projected traffic713 by 2042
Trucks6%
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

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$303,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US11 over Branch built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is US11 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US11 over Branch carry?

About 509 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US11 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US11 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.