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County Road 65 over Peterman Creek

Fair

Henry County, Alabama · Rc Br. Culvert on FAS 17 · Structure no. 012734

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
667
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 65 over Peterman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 65 over Peterman Creek in Henry County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 667 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 65
CrossesPeterman Creek
LocationRc Br. Culvert on FAS 17
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyHenry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.50291, -85.14608
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic667 (2020)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 65 over Peterman Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 65 over Peterman 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 65 over Peterman Creek carry?

About 667 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is County Road 65 over Peterman Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 65 over Peterman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.