US Bridges

SR 225 over I-65

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · JCT I-65 * SR 225 · Structure no. 011706

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
497 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,905
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 225 over I-65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 225 over I-65 in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 1,905 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,858 by 2043. The structure is 497 ft (151.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 225
CrossesI-65
LocationJCT I-65 * SR 225
RouteState Highway 225
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.94832, -87.85784
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length497 ft (151.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,905 (2023)
Projected traffic2,858 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$5.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 225 over I-65 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 225 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 225 over I-65 carry?

About 1,905 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 225 over I-65?

The structure is 497 ft (151.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 225 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.