US Bridges

SR 165 over Rocky Branch

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · 0.6 MI North Cottonton · Structure no. 014711

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,810
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 165 over Rocky Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 165 over Rocky Branch in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3,810 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,649 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 165
CrossesRocky Branch
Location0.6 MI North Cottonton
RouteState Highway 165
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.15456, -85.05847
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,810 (2013)
Projected traffic4,649 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$774,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 165 over Rocky Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 165 over Rocky Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 165 over Rocky Branch carry?

About 3,810 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 165 over Rocky Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR 165 over Rocky Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.