US Bridges

SR 65 over Larkin Fork

Good

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.3 MI S. JCT SR146 *SR65 · Structure no. 017749

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
529
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 65 over Larkin Fork is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 65 over Larkin Fork in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 529 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 741 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 65
CrossesLarkin Fork
Location0.3 MI S. JCT SR146 *SR65
RouteState Highway 65
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.86573, -86.20789
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic529 (2022)
Projected traffic741 by 2042
Trucks5%
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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 65 over Larkin Fork built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 65 over Larkin Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 65 over Larkin Fork carry?

About 529 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 65 over Larkin Fork?

The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 65 over Larkin Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.