US Bridges

SR 165 over Ihagee Creek

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · 9.1 MI No Cottonton · Structure no. 014950

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,360
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 165 over Ihagee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 165 over Ihagee Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 3,360 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2033. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 165
CrossesIhagee Creek
Location9.1 MI No Cottonton
RouteState Highway 165
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.2579, -85.00029
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,360 (2013)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 165 over Ihagee Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 165 over Ihagee 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 165 over Ihagee Creek carry?

About 3,360 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 165 over Ihagee Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 165 over Ihagee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.