US Bridges

SR 165 MP 1.403 over Wylaunee Creek

Good

Barbour County, Alabama · 1.4 Mi. N. US 431 · Structure no. 011282

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,080
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 165 MP 1.403 over Wylaunee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 165 MP 1.403 over Wylaunee Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,080 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,031 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 165 MP 1.403
CrossesWylaunee Creek
Location1.4 Mi. N. US 431
RouteState Highway 165
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.00763, -85.09367
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic2,080 (2013)
Projected traffic3,031 by 2033
Trucks19%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 165 MP 1.403 over Wylaunee Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 165 MP 1.403 over Wylaunee Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 165 MP 1.403 over Wylaunee Creek carry?

About 2,080 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 165 MP 1.403 over Wylaunee Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 165 MP 1.403 over Wylaunee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.