US Bridges

I-65 over Waterhole Hollow Creek

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 1 MI N SR 287 · Structure no. 008560

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,930
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over Waterhole Hollow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-65 over Waterhole Hollow Creek 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 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 27,930 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,895 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesWaterhole Hollow Creek
Location1 MI N SR 287
RouteInterstate 65
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.969, -87.74244
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,930 (2023)
Projected traffic41,895 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 over Waterhole Hollow Creek built?

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

What condition is I-65 over Waterhole Hollow Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-65 over Waterhole Hollow Creek carry?

About 27,930 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over Waterhole Hollow Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-65 over Waterhole Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.