US Bridges

CO 65 over Branch Off Uchee Creek

Good

Russell County, Alabama · 4.7 N E Uchee · Structure no. 008023

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
129
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 65 over Branch Off Uchee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO 65 over Branch Off Uchee Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesCO 65
CrossesBranch Off Uchee Creek
Location4.7 N E Uchee
RouteCounty Highway 65
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.39368, -85.30366
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (1980)
Projected traffic200 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$210,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 65 over Branch Off Uchee Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 65 over Branch Off Uchee Creek 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 September 2024.

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

About 129 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO 65 over Branch Off Uchee Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CO 65 over Branch Off Uchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.