US Bridges

Roadway over CO Rt 1065 Sucarnochee R

PoorClosed to traffic

Sumter County, Alabama · 4.0 MI N CO Rt 1064 · Structure no. 000064

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 1995
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
194 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roadway over CO Rt 1065 Sucarnochee R is a steel truss - thru carrying Roadway over CO Rt 1065 Sucarnochee R in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2015. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRoadway
CrossesCO Rt 1065 Sucarnochee R
Location4.0 MI N CO Rt 1064
RouteCounty Highway 1065
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.61194, -88.349
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Channel and channel protection1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Last inspectionJune 1995
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1993)
Projected traffic60 by 2015
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$629,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roadway over CO Rt 1065 Sucarnochee R built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roadway over CO Rt 1065 Sucarnochee R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 1995.

How much traffic does Roadway over CO Rt 1065 Sucarnochee R carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is Roadway over CO Rt 1065 Sucarnochee R?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Roadway over CO Rt 1065 Sucarnochee R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.