US Bridges

County Road # 511 over Unnamed Branch

Fair

Talladega County, Alabama · 0.1 Mi.Sth.Jct.Overbrook · Structure no. 018180

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,950
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road # 511 over Unnamed Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road # 511 over Unnamed Branch in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,110 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road # 511
CrossesUnnamed Branch
Location0.1 Mi.Sth.Jct.Overbrook
RouteCounty Highway 511
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.13429, -86.23294
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic2,950 (2018)
Projected traffic3,110 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$418,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road # 511 over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road # 511 over Unnamed 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road # 511 over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 2,950 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road # 511 over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road # 511 over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.