CO Rt 165 over West Fork Little River
FairPosted for loadDeKalb County, Alabama · .8MI NE Desoto PARKT6SR10 · Structure no. 008891
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 477
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 165 over West Fork Little River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 165 over West Fork Little River in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 477 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 709 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 165 over West Fork Little River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 165 over West Fork Little River 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 CO Rt 165 over West Fork Little River carry?
About 477 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 165 over West Fork Little River?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 165 over West Fork Little River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.