I-65 SB over Brushy Creek
FairBaldwin County, Alabama · 1.5 MI S CO RD 61 · Structure no. 008566
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 272 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,369
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-65 SB over Brushy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-65 SB over Brushy 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 13,369 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,054 by 2043. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-65 SB over Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-65 SB over Brushy 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does I-65 SB over Brushy Creek carry?
About 13,369 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is I-65 SB over Brushy Creek?
The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns I-65 SB over Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.