US Bridges

CR # 65 over Valley Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · 0.25 MI W SR 22 N · Structure no. 010373

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
267 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,375
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR # 65 over Valley Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR # 65 over Valley Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 1,375 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 267 ft (81.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR # 65
CrossesValley Creek
Location0.25 MI W SR 22 N
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.45308, -87.01902
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length267 ft (81.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,375 (2009)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR # 65 over Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR # 65 over Valley 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR # 65 over Valley Creek carry?

About 1,375 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR # 65 over Valley Creek?

The structure is 267 ft (81.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR # 65 over Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.