US Bridges

US 411 over Branch

Fair

Etowah County, Alabama · 0.1 MI S Mt View Grocery · Structure no. 013450

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,524
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 411 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 411 over Branch in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 95 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 7,524 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,534 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 411
CrossesBranch
Location0.1 MI S Mt View Grocery
RouteU.S. Route 411
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.11993, -85.85921
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic7,524 (2021)
Projected traffic10,534 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$561,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 411 over Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is US 411 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 411 over Branch carry?

About 7,524 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 411 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 411 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.