US Bridges

Dyas Road over I-65

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 5 MI S Esc CO Line · Structure no. 008564

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
191
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dyas Road over I-65 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Dyas Road over I-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 191 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 287 by 2043. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDyas Road
CrossesI-65
Location5 MI S Esc CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.99812, -87.68803
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2023)
Projected traffic287 by 2043
Trucks2%
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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dyas Road over I-65 built?

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

What condition is Dyas Road over I-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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Dyas Road over I-65 carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dyas Road over I-65?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Dyas Road over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.