US Bridges

SR 65 over Branch

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 1 MI S Al-Tn ST Line · Structure no. 000420

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
199
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 65 over Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 65 over Branch in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 5 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 279 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 65
CrossesBranch
Location1 MI S Al-Tn ST Line
RouteState Highway 65
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.98519, -86.24217
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2022)
Projected traffic279 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$574,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 65 over Branch built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 65 over Branch carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 65 over Branch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SR 65 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.