US Bridges

CO 211 over Dry Branch

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · 2.0 MI E CO 213 · Structure no. 008459

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 211 over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO 211 over Dry Branch in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCO 211
CrossesDry Branch
Location2.0 MI E CO 213
RouteCounty Highway 211
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.325, -86.14
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic85 (2018)
Projected traffic220 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$521,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 211 over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 211 over Dry 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CO 211 over Dry Branch carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO 211 over Dry Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO 211 over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.