US Bridges

I-65 Nbl over Branch

Fair

Escambia County, Alabama · 3.5 MI N Baldwin CO Line · Structure no. 008178

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,571
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 Nbl over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying I-65 Nbl over Branch in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 24,571 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,857 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 Nbl
CrossesBranch
Location3.5 MI N Baldwin CO Line
RouteInterstate 65
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.06453, -87.56344
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,571 (2023)
Projected traffic36,857 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$708,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 Nbl over Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 Nbl over Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I-65 Nbl over Branch carry?

About 24,571 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-65 Nbl over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I-65 Nbl over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.