US Bridges

SR 65 over Branch

Good

Jackson County, Alabama · 6.5 Mi. N JCT US 72* SR65 · Structure no. 017305

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
999
2022 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 1998, so it is 27 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 999 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,399 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 65
CrossesBranch
Location6.5 Mi. N JCT US 72* SR65
RouteState Highway 65
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.73757, -86.26092
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic999 (2022)
Projected traffic1,399 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$848,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 65 over Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 65 over Branch carry?

About 999 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 65 over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 65 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.