US Bridges

I-65 over Cow Devil Creek

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 2 MI N SR 287 · Structure no. 008561

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

About this bridge

I-65 over Cow Devil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-65 over Cow Devil 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 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,895 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesCow Devil Creek
Location2 MI N SR 287
RouteInterstate 65
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.97418, -87.72728
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 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
Trucks26%
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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 over Cow Devil Creek built?

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

What condition is I-65 over Cow Devil 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-65 over Cow Devil Creek carry?

About 27,930 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over Cow Devil Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I-65 over Cow Devil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.