US Bridges

Al - 25 (us 411) over Branch

Good

St. Clair County, Alabama · 2 . 9 MI No Jef CO LN · Structure no. 014991

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,730
2025 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 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 22,730 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,135 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAl - 25 (us 411)
CrossesBranch
Location2 . 9 MI No Jef CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 411
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.58667, -86.50098
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating95.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,730 (2025)
Projected traffic30,135 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (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. It was reconstructed in 1990.

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 February 2025.

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

About 22,730 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.