US Bridges

SR 265 over Flat Creek

Good

Monroe County, Alabama · 3.9 Mi. N. of Beatrice · Structure no. 015697

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 265 over Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 265 over Flat Creek in Monroe County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 952 by 2033. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 265
CrossesFlat Creek
Location3.9 Mi. N. of Beatrice
RouteState Highway 265
CountyMonroe County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.77858, -87.22328
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2013)
Projected traffic952 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 265 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 265 over Flat Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 265 over Flat Creek carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR 265 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 265 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.