US Bridges

I-65 over Godbolt Creek

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.5 MI N SR 59 · Structure no. 009246

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,883
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over Godbolt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-65 over Godbolt Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 20,883 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,325 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesGodbolt Creek
Location0.5 MI N SR 59
RouteInterstate 65
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.95563, -87.81381
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 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 traffic20,883 (2023)
Projected traffic31,325 by 2043
Trucks30%
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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 over Godbolt Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 over Godbolt 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-65 over Godbolt Creek carry?

About 20,883 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over Godbolt Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-65 over Godbolt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.