US Bridges

I 65 over Branch

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 3.2 MI N JCT I 65 & SR 3 · Structure no. 009531

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,930
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 65 over Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 65 over Branch in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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.

It carries about 30,930 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,186 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 65
CrossesBranch
Location3.2 MI N JCT I 65 & SR 3
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.36, -86.89167
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,930 (2023)
Projected traffic39,186 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 65 over Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 65 over 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I 65 over Branch carry?

About 30,930 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I 65 over Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I 65 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.