US Bridges

Co. Rd. 65 over High Log Creek

Good

Russell County, Alabama · 1 MI SW of Hatchechubbee · Structure no. 018589

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
333
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 65 over High Log Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co. Rd. 65 over High Log Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 333 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 466 by 2030. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCo. Rd. 65
CrossesHigh Log Creek
Location1 MI SW of Hatchechubbee
RouteCounty Highway 65
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.26228, -85.28817
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic333 (2001)
Projected traffic466 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionHighway traffic not carried
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 65 over High Log Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 65 over High Log 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 65 over High Log Creek carry?

About 333 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 65 over High Log Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 65 over High Log Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.