US Bridges

C.R. 65 over Freetown Creek

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · 4 5M South of Union Town · Structure no. 009732

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 65 over Freetown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying C.R. 65 over Freetown Creek in Perry 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 5 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 65
CrossesFreetown Creek
Location4 5M South of Union Town
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.38697, -87.51375
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (1993)
Projected traffic600 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$521,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 65 over Freetown Creek built?

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

What condition is C.R. 65 over Freetown Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. 65 over Freetown Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 65 over Freetown Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 65 over Freetown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.