US Bridges

County Road 1165 over Youngblood Mill Branch

GoodPosted for load

Pike County, Alabama · Sec 17 T10N R20E · Structure no. 006602

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1165 over Youngblood Mill Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 1165 over Youngblood Mill Branch 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 1165
CrossesYoungblood Mill Branch
LocationSec 17 T10N R20E
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.84387, -86.07186
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2001)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks6%
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$965,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 1165 over Youngblood Mill Branch built?

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

What condition is County Road 1165 over Youngblood Mill Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 1165 over Youngblood Mill Branch carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 1165 over Youngblood Mill Branch?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 1165 over Youngblood Mill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.