US Bridges

CO 65 over Wallace Creek

Good

Cleburne County, Alabama · North of CR 49 Inter. · Structure no. 018995

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
306
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 65 over Wallace Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO 65 over Wallace Creek in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 306 vehicles a day, projected to reach 475 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCO 65
CrossesWallace Creek
LocationNorth of CR 49 Inter.
RouteCounty Highway 65
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.83273, -85.42489
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic306 (2003)
Projected traffic475 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$424,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 65 over Wallace Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 65 over Wallace 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 CO 65 over Wallace Creek carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is CO 65 over Wallace Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO 65 over Wallace Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.