US Bridges

US 11 over Branch

Good

DeKalb County, Alabama · 4.8 MI N JCT US11* SR68 · Structure no. 001412

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,625
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 11 over Branch in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 2,625 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,675 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 11
CrossesBranch
Location4.8 MI N JCT US11* SR68
RouteU.S. Route 11
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.32453, -85.81838
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic2,625 (2022)
Projected traffic3,675 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$730,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 over Branch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 11 over Branch carry?

About 2,625 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 11 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.