CR # 65 over Fourmile Branch
PoorDallas County, Alabama · 0.8 MI E CR 37 · Structure no. 013098
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR # 65 over Fourmile Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR # 65 over Fourmile Branch in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 87 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR # 65 over Fourmile Branch built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is CR # 65 over Fourmile Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does CR # 65 over Fourmile Branch carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR # 65 over Fourmile Branch?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR # 65 over Fourmile Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.