US Bridges

US 11 over Branch

Fair

St. Clair County, Alabama · US 11 * Steele · Structure no. 000961

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,970
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 11 over Branch in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 6 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 1,970 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,581 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 11
CrossesBranch
LocationUS 11 * Steele
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountySt. Clair County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.95167, -86.19222
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic1,970 (2024)
Projected traffic2,581 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$352,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 over Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 11 over Branch carry?

About 1,970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 11 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.