US Bridges

Al - 5 (us 11) over Branch

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Bessemer Hwy(midfield Pk) · Structure no. 001407

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,480
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 5 (us 11) over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Al - 5 (us 11) over Branch in Jefferson 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 18,480 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,137 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesAl - 5 (us 11)
CrossesBranch
LocationBessemer Hwy(midfield Pk)
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.46244, -86.91243
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 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 traffic18,480 (2024)
Projected traffic23,137 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 5 (us 11) over Branch built?

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

What condition is Al - 5 (us 11) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Al - 5 (us 11) over Branch carry?

About 18,480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Al - 5 (us 11) over Branch?

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

Who owns Al - 5 (us 11) over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.