US Bridges

SR 287 over I-65 SB * NB

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · SR 287 @ I-65 · Structure no. 008919

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
291 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,960
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 287 over I-65 SB * NB is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 287 over I-65 SB * NB 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 9,960 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,940 by 2043. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 287
CrossesI-65 SB * NB
LocationSR 287 @ I-65
RouteState Highway 287
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.96408, -87.75983
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,960 (2023)
Projected traffic14,940 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 287 over I-65 SB * NB built?

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

What condition is SR 287 over I-65 SB * NB 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 SR 287 over I-65 SB * NB carry?

About 9,960 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 287 over I-65 SB * NB?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 287 over I-65 SB * NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.