US Bridges

SR 165 over Hatchechubbee Creek

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · SR 165 * Hatchechubbee Ck · Structure no. 007493

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
369 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,080
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 165 over Hatchechubbee Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 165 over Hatchechubbee Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2,080 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,538 by 2033. The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 165
CrossesHatchechubbee Creek
LocationSR 165 * Hatchechubbee Ck
RouteState Highway 165
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.13975, -85.066
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length369 ft (112.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,080 (2013)
Projected traffic2,538 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 165 over Hatchechubbee Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 165 over Hatchechubbee 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 165 over Hatchechubbee Creek carry?

About 2,080 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 165 over Hatchechubbee Creek?

The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 165 over Hatchechubbee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.