US Bridges

CO 65 over Branch Off N Fork Creek

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · 7.6 MI S E Hurtsboro · Structure no. 007750

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 65 over Branch Off N Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO 65 over Branch Off N Fork Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 65
CrossesBranch Off N Fork Creek
Location7.6 MI S E Hurtsboro
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.20047, -85.29607
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (1980)
Projected traffic300 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$307,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 65 over Branch Off N Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 65 over Branch Off N Fork 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CO 65 over Branch Off N Fork Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO 65 over Branch Off N Fork Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO 65 over Branch Off N Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.