US Bridges

Al - 25 (us 411) over Branch

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St. Clair County, Alabama · 2 TH MI So JCT Al 174 W · Structure no. 003060

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,380
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 25 (us 411) over Branch is a steel culvert carrying Al - 25 (us 411) over Branch in St. Clair County, Alabama. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older 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 8,380 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,110 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl - 25 (us 411)
CrossesBranch
Location2 TH MI So JCT Al 174 W
RouteU.S. Route 411
CountySt. Clair County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.67393, -86.41053
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,380 (2024)
Projected traffic11,110 by 2044
Trucks15%
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$625,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 25 (us 411) over Branch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 25 (us 411) over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Al - 25 (us 411) over Branch carry?

About 8,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Al - 25 (us 411) over Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns Al - 25 (us 411) over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.