US Bridges

C0 RD 61 over I-65 SB * NB

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.2 MI S Esc CO Line · Structure no. 008165

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
447
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C0 RD 61 over I-65 SB * NB is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying C0 RD 61 over I-65 SB * NB in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 447 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2043. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesC0 RD 61
CrossesI-65 SB * NB
Location0.2 MI S Esc CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 61
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.03992, -87.61987
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic447 (2023)
Projected traffic670 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was C0 RD 61 over I-65 SB * NB built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is C0 RD 61 over I-65 SB * NB 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 C0 RD 61 over I-65 SB * NB carry?

About 447 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is C0 RD 61 over I-65 SB * NB?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns C0 RD 61 over I-65 SB * NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.