US Bridges

CO RD 11 over Oakley Springs Branch

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · 1.1 MI N Int ST Rt 157 · Structure no. 020659

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
836
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 11 over Oakley Springs Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 11 over Oakley Springs Branch in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 836 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,242 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD 11
CrossesOakley Springs Branch
Location1.1 MI N Int ST Rt 157
RouteCounty Highway 11
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.92447, -87.74642
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic836 (2001)
Projected traffic1,242 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$320,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 11 over Oakley Springs Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 11 over Oakley Springs 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 Oakley Springs Branch carry?

About 836 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 11 over Oakley Springs Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 11 over Oakley Springs Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.