US Bridges

Cr. 65 over Four Mile Mill Branch

Good

Butler County, Alabama · 1.5 Mi. E. Mashville ?? · Structure no. 018766

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
224
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 65 over Four Mile Mill Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Cr. 65 over Four Mile Mill Branch in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 224 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2040. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCr. 65
CrossesFour Mile Mill Branch
Location1.5 Mi. E. Mashville ??
RouteCounty Highway 65
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.81667, -86.6
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (2018)
Projected traffic340 by 2040
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$868,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 65 over Four Mile Mill Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 65 over Four Mile Mill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cr. 65 over Four Mile Mill Branch carry?

About 224 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 65 over Four Mile Mill Branch?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 65 over Four Mile Mill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.