US Bridges

SR 65 over Branch

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Jackson County, Alabama · 3.1 MI S JCT SR146 * SR65 · Structure no. 013974

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
752
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 65 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 65 over Branch in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 752 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,053 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 65
CrossesBranch
Location3.1 MI S JCT SR146 * SR65
RouteState Highway 65
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.84212, -86.24291
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic752 (2023)
Projected traffic1,053 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$375,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 65 over Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 65 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does SR 65 over Branch carry?

About 752 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 65 over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 65 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.