US Bridges

Al - 25 (us 411) over Branch

Fair

St. Clair County, Alabama · .3 MI S JCT Al 174 W · Structure no. 003061

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,190
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 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 9,190 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,184 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 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
Location.3 MI S JCT Al 174 W
RouteU.S. Route 411
CountySt. Clair County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.68268, -86.3986
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic9,190 (2024)
Projected traffic12,184 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$348,000 (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 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 November 2024.

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

About 9,190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.