US Bridges

CR 365 over Branch

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.8 MI NW JCT CR 57 · Structure no. 007062

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 365 over Branch is a masonry culvert carrying CR 365 over Branch in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2039. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 365
CrossesBranch
Location0.8 MI NW JCT CR 57
RouteCounty Highway 365
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.72737, -85.85565
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.6 US tons
Inventory rating4.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (1989)
Projected traffic60 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$209,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 365 over Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 365 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 CR 365 over Branch carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is CR 365 over Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 365 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.