US Bridges

Co. Hwy. 11 over Cooper Branch

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.1 Mi. No. CR 36 · Structure no. 005842

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,378
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Hwy. 11 over Cooper Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Hwy. 11 over Cooper Branch in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 68 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 7,378 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,330 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Hwy. 11
CrossesCooper Branch
Location0.1 Mi. No. CR 36
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.32592, -86.70454
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,378 (2025)
Projected traffic10,330 by 2045
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$571,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Hwy. 11 over Cooper Branch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Co. Hwy. 11 over Cooper 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Co. Hwy. 11 over Cooper Branch carry?

About 7,378 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Co. Hwy. 11 over Cooper Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Co. Hwy. 11 over Cooper Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.