US Bridges

CO 65 over Branch

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Lauderdale County, Alabama · .8 MI S Int CO 63 · Structure no. 021817

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
804
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 65 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO 65 over Branch in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 804 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,195 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 65
CrossesBranch
Location.8 MI S Int CO 63
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyLauderdale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.89014, -87.53979
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating66.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic804 (2001)
Projected traffic1,195 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$240,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 65 over Branch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 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 CO 65 over Branch carry?

About 804 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO 65 over Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CO 65 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.