US Bridges

CO RD 11 over Mill Branch

Good

Franklin County, Alabama · .3 MI N JCT CO 90 · Structure no. 003416

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 11 over Mill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 11 over Mill Branch in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 11
CrossesMill Branch
Location.3 MI N JCT CO 90
RouteCounty Highway 11
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.53919, -88.10269
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 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 traffic110 (1987)
Projected traffic350 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$708,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 11 over Mill Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 11 over Mill 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 11 over Mill Branch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 11 over Mill Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 11 over Mill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.