US Bridges

Baldwin CR 65 over Turkey Branch

Good

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.2 Mi. N. of Co. Rd. 12 · Structure no. 021563

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,726
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baldwin CR 65 over Turkey Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Baldwin CR 65 over Turkey Branch in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,726 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,273 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBaldwin CR 65
CrossesTurkey Branch
Location0.2 Mi. N. of Co. Rd. 12
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.35818, -87.71714
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,726 (2021)
Projected traffic2,273 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$715,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baldwin CR 65 over Turkey Branch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baldwin CR 65 over Turkey 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Baldwin CR 65 over Turkey Branch carry?

About 1,726 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Baldwin CR 65 over Turkey Branch?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Baldwin CR 65 over Turkey Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.