US Bridges

565 over Creek

Fair

Cullman County, Alabama · CR 565 · Structure no. 014372

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

565 over Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 565 over Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2036. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries565
CrossesCreek
LocationCR 565
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.0461, -86.8561
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (1991)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$359,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 565 over Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is 565 over Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 565 over Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 565 over Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 565 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.