US Bridges

I-10 EB over CO RD 65

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 2.9 MI E SR 59 · Structure no. 008521

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,015
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 EB over CO RD 65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-10 EB over CO RD 65 in Baldwin 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 24,015 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,023 by 2042. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-10 EB
CrossesCO RD 65
Location2.9 MI E SR 59
RouteInterstate 10
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.64544, -87.70845
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,015 (2022)
Projected traffic36,023 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-10 EB over CO RD 65 built?

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

What condition is I-10 EB over CO RD 65 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-10 EB over CO RD 65 carry?

About 24,015 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-10 EB over CO RD 65?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-10 EB over CO RD 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.