US Bridges

CO 111 over Dry Branch

PoorPosted for load

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 0.7 MI NE of CO 33 · Structure no. 000424

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 111 over Dry Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying CO 111 over Dry Branch in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 113 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 111
CrossesDry Branch
Location0.7 MI NE of CO 33
RouteCounty Highway 111
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.83412, -87.41134
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2001)
Projected traffic113 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$295,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 111 over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 111 over Dry Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CO 111 over Dry Branch carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is CO 111 over Dry Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CO 111 over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.