US Bridges

CO RD 61 over I65

Fair

Autauga County, Alabama · 4.9 MI N of US 31 · Structure no. 008558

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
350 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 61 over I65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO RD 61 over I65 in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2029. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCO RD 61
CrossesI65
Location4.9 MI N of US 31
RouteCounty Highway 61
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.61234, -86.48123
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2009)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 61 over I65 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 61 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 61 over I65 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 61 over I65?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 61 over I65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.