US Bridges

SR 65 over Branch

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 3.1MI N JCT SR146 * SR65 · Structure no. 011027

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
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 slab carrying SR 65 over Branch in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1974, 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 476 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 65
CrossesBranch
Location3.1MI N JCT SR146 * SR65
RouteState Highway 65
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.90896, -86.21523
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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$320,000 (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. It was reconstructed in 1974.

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 (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 65 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.