US Bridges

CO RD 68 over I65

Fair

Autauga County, Alabama · 8.2 MI N of US 31 · Structure no. 006777

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
283 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
636
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 68 over I65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO RD 68 over I65 in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 636 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2029. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 68
CrossesI65
Location8.2 MI N of US 31
RouteCounty Highway 68
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.65754, -86.50031
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic636 (2009)
Projected traffic662 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 68 over I65 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 68 over I65 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 68 over I65 carry?

About 636 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 68 over I65?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 68 over I65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.