US Bridges

County Road 11 over Bullen Branch

Good

Franklin County, Alabama · 3 MI N. SR.43 CO.11 Jct. · Structure no. 018719

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
808
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 11 over Bullen Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 11 over Bullen Branch in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 808 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,407 by 2036. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 11
CrossesBullen Branch
Location3 MI N. SR.43 CO.11 Jct.
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.48323, -88.13256
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic808 (2002)
Projected traffic1,407 by 2036
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$524,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 11 over Bullen Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 11 over Bullen 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 County Road 11 over Bullen Branch carry?

About 808 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 11 over Bullen Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 11 over Bullen Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.