US Bridges

SR 65 over Branch

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 7 MI N JCT SR 146 * SR 65 · Structure no. 000191

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 65 over Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 65 over Branch in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 476 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 65
CrossesBranch
Location7 MI N JCT SR 146 * SR 65
RouteState Highway 65
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.94667, -86.22167
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2023)
Projected traffic476 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$246,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 65 over Branch built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 65 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does SR 65 over Branch carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 65 over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SR 65 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.