US Bridges

CR 65 over Unnamed Branch

FairPosted for load

Lawrence County, Alabama · 0.8 Mi. E JCT CR 59 · Structure no. 020039

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 65 over Unnamed Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 65 over Unnamed Branch in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 65
CrossesUnnamed Branch
Location0.8 Mi. E JCT CR 59
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.42938, -87.42056
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2006)
Projected traffic85 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$231,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 65 over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 65 over Unnamed 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 65 over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is CR 65 over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 65 over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.