US Bridges

CR 165 over Unnamed Stream

Good

Lawrence County, Alabama · 1.7 Mi. W CO Rt 236 · Structure no. 021371

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 165 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying CR 165 over Unnamed Stream in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 165
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location1.7 Mi. W CO Rt 236
RouteCounty Highway 165
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.51774, -87.32365
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating67.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic35 (2018)
Projected traffic52 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$367,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 165 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 165 over Unnamed Stream 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 165 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 165 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 165 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.