US Bridges

SR 165 over Uchee Creek

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · 6.7 MI S Phenix City · Structure no. 014951

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
452 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,501
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 165 over Uchee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 165 over Uchee 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 9,501 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,593 by 2033. The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 165
CrossesUchee Creek
Location6.7 MI S Phenix City
RouteState Highway 165
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.31635, -85.01418
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length452 ft (137.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,501 (2013)
Projected traffic11,593 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 165 over Uchee Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 165 over Uchee 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 Uchee Creek carry?

About 9,501 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 165 over Uchee Creek?

The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 165 over Uchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.