US Bridges

County Road 1165 over Jordan Creek

Fair

Pike County, Alabama · Sec 20 T10N R20E · Structure no. 006601

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1165 over Jordan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 1165 over Jordan Creek in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2034. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 1165
CrossesJordan Creek
LocationSec 20 T10N R20E
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.82667, -86.06833
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2000)
Projected traffic300 by 2034
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$389,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 1165 over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 1165 over Jordan 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 1165 over Jordan Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 1165 over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 1165 over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.