US Bridges

Co. Rd. 65 over Magnolia River

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 1.2 Mi. N. of U. S. 98 · Structure no. 016347

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,405
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 65 over Magnolia River is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Rd. 65 over Magnolia River in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 3,405 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,586 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 65
CrossesMagnolia River
Location1.2 Mi. N. of U. S. 98
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.42478, -87.71714
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,405 (2022)
Projected traffic4,586 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$986,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 65 over Magnolia River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 65 over Magnolia River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 65 over Magnolia River carry?

About 3,405 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 65 over Magnolia River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 65 over Magnolia River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.